The Companies House integration provides access to the UK official company register, allowing you to search and import UK companies into your CRM. You get registry data such as company name, number, address, and status. Requires the Organizations module.
Introduction
What is the Companies House Integration?
The Companies House integration enables direct access to the UK official company register (Companies House), allowing you to search for and import UK companies into your CRM. This integration provides company data from the registry, including name, company number, address, and registration status. It is designed for businesses working with UK companies.
The integration works seamlessly with the Organizations Module. You search from within the Organizations area and import company data with one click, so organization records stay accurate and up to date from the official source.
Why It's Essential for UK Business
Access to the official UK company register is crucial for accurate organization management. Without it, teams often rely on manual entry or third-party data. The Companies House integration addresses this by providing direct access to the official register, ensuring that organization data is accurate and current.
Key Capabilities:
- Search the UK Companies House register directly from the CRM
- Import company data automatically into Organizations
- Verify business information with official registry data
- One-click import of company name, number, address, and status
- Ensure data accuracy with official source verification
Who Should Use This Integration?
The Companies House integration is essential for:
- UK-based businesses and those working with UK companies
- B2B teams that need to look up or import UK organization data
- Sales and account teams importing prospect or customer company details
- Anyone who needs accurate UK company data in the CRM
Core Features
Company Search
You can search the UK Companies House register by company name or company number. Results are shown in the CRM so you can preview details before importing. Search is fast and uses the official Companies House data.
Search capabilities:
- Search by company name
- Search by company number
- Preview results before import
- Official registry data
Company Import
Once you select a company from the search results, you can import it into the Organizations module with one click. The integration maps registry fields to your organization record so that name, address, company number, and status are populated automatically.
Import features:
- One-click import
- Automatic field mapping
- Company name, number, address, status
- No manual data entry for basic details
Data Verification
Because the data comes directly from Companies House, you can trust it for verification. Use the integration to confirm company details, check status, or update existing organization records with current registry data.
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Organizations module enabled for your business (Companies House is an integration within Organizations)
- Access to the Organizations module so you can run searches and import
Searching and Importing a UK Company
Step 1: Open Organizations
- Go to the Organizations module in your CRM
- Use the option to search Companies House (e.g. "Search Companies House" or similar, depending on your UI)
Step 2: Run a search
- Enter a UK company name or company number
- Review the search results from Companies House
- Select the company you want to import
Step 3: Import
- Click to import the selected company
- The organization is created or updated in your CRM with the registry data
- Review the new or updated organization record as needed
For more on managing organizations, see the Organizations Module: Complete Guide to Company Management.
Best Practices
Use company number when you have it
Searching by company number returns a single match and is faster. Use company name when you are exploring or do not have the number.
Verify before importing
Preview the company details in the search results before importing. Confirm it is the correct entity, especially when names are similar.
Re-import to update data
If a UK company’s details change (e.g. address or status), you can search again and re-import to refresh the organization record with current registry data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Companies House integration?
The Companies House integration connects your CRM to the UK official company register so you can search and import UK companies into the Organizations module.
Do I need the Organizations module?
Yes. The Companies House integration requires the Organizations module to be enabled. Search and import are done from within Organizations.
What data is imported?
The integration imports company data from Companies House, such as company name, company number, registered address, and status. The exact fields depend on what the integration and your CRM map from the registry.
How do I search for a UK company?
In the Organizations module, use the Companies House search option and enter either the company name or the company number. Review the results and choose the company to import.
Is the data accurate?
Data comes from the official UK Companies House register, so it is authoritative for the fields provided. You can use it to verify and update organization records.
Who can I contact for help?
For setup or integration issues, contact support at support@piraja.io or use the support options in your account.
Conclusion
The Companies House integration gives you direct access to the UK company register so you can search and import UK companies into your CRM without manual data entry. After enabling the Organizations module, you can search by name or company number and import with one click.
Next steps:
- Ensure the Organizations module is enabled
- Open Organizations and use the Companies House search
- Search for a UK company and import it
- Read the Organizations Module: Complete Guide to Company Management for more on managing organizations.