Free Companies House data to boost UK economy - Press releases - GOV.UK
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Summary:
"Companies House is to make all of its digital data available free of charge. This will make the UK the first country to establish a truly open register of business information. It will also open up opportunities for entrepreneurs to come up with innovative ways of using the information...."
As a result, it will be easier for businesses and members of the public to research and scrutinise the activities and ownership of companies and connected individuals. Last year (2013/14), customers searching the Companies House website spent £8.7 million accessing company information on the register.
This is a considerable step forward in improving corporate transparency; a key strand of the G8 declaration at the Lough Erne summit in 2013.
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