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get_company_details

Retrieve comprehensive information about a specific UK company.

TOOL

Overview​

The get_company_details tool provides complete company information including registration details, officers, financial data, and filing history.

Parameters​

ParameterDescriptionExample
company_numberThe 8-character company identifier"00445790", "SC123456"

What Information Is Retrieved​

Company Information​

  • Full legal name and trading names
  • Registration status (Active, Dissolved, etc.)
  • Company type (Ltd, PLC, LLP, etc.)
  • Incorporation date
  • Registered office address
  • Previous company names

Business Details​

  • SIC codes (industry classification)
  • Business description
  • Company category
  • Accounts reference date
  • Confirmation statement dates

Officers & Directors​

  • Current and resigned directors
  • Company secretaries
  • Person with significant control (PSC)
  • Appointment and resignation dates
  • Nationalities and birth dates (month/year)

Financial Data​

  • Latest balance sheet figures
  • Assets and liabilities
  • Shareholder funds
  • Cash position
  • Number of employees
  • Turnover (when available)

Filing History​

  • Latest accounts filing date
  • Confirmation statement status
  • Filing compliance
  • Document history

Example Queries​

Get Specific Company​

"Get details for company number 00445790"

By Company Name​

"Show me full details for Tesco PLC"

Claude will first search for the company, then retrieve full details.

Research Request​

"I need comprehensive information about Rolls-Royce Holdings"

Example Response Structure​

When you ask for company details, Claude provides:

Company: TESCO PLC (00445790)
Status: Active
Type: Public Limited Company
Incorporated: 27 February 1947
Industry: Retail sale in non-specialised stores (47110)

Registered Office:
Tesco House, Shire Park
Kestrel Way, Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire, AL7 1GA

Directors:
- Ken Murphy (CEO) - Appointed 2020
- Imran Nawaz (CFO) - Appointed 2021
- Gerry Murphy (Chairman) - Appointed 2019
[Additional directors listed...]

Latest Financials (2023):
- Total Assets: £62.0B
- Shareholders' Funds: £14.7B
- Cash: £2.8B
- Employees: 336,000

Filing Status: ✅ All up to date
- Latest Accounts: Filed 24 May 2023
- Next Accounts Due: 24 November 2024

Common Use Cases​

Due Diligence​

"Get full details for ABC Limited including officers and financials"

Compliance Check​

"Check the filing status and compliance for company 12345678"

Director Research​

"Show me all directors and their appointment history for this company"

Financial Review​

"Get the latest financial position for Sainsbury's"

Understanding the Data​

Company Status Values​

  • Active - Currently trading
  • Dissolved - No longer exists
  • Liquidation - In process of closing
  • Administration - Under administration

Filing Compliance​

  • ✅ Up to date - All filings current
  • ⚠️ Overdue - Missing required filings
  • ❌ Strike-off - At risk of removal

Tips for Use​

Always Use Full Company Numbers​

  • Include leading zeros: "00445790" not "445790"
  • Preserve prefix case: "SC123456" not "sc123456"

Combine with Other Tools​

  1. Use search_companies first if you don't have the number
  2. Follow with calculate_financial_ratios for analysis
  3. Use quick_financial_summary for key metrics

Next Steps​

After getting company details:

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