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Best Company Registry APIs (2026): A Factual Comparison

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Company-registry data — legal entities, directors, registration numbers, and identifiers — comes from official registries (each country runs its own) and aggregators that combine them. Tools differ in coverage (single-jurisdiction vs global) and model (open data vs subscription aggregators).

Tools to consider

An unranked list of common options in this category, described factually. Pricing models change over time — confirm current terms with each provider.

ToolTypePricing model
OpenCorporatesCross-jurisdiction company databaseFree tier + API subscription
Official registries (Companies House, ACRA, Delaware, etc.)Authoritative, single-jurisdictionMostly free, varied access
GLEIFGlobal LEI reference dataFree, open
NexGenData registry actors (this site)ACRA, Delaware, LEI, aggregator as JSONPay-per-result, $5/mo free credit

Where the NexGenData actor fits

NexGenData wraps several official registry sources as pay-per-result actors — Singapore ACRA, Delaware Corporations, GLEIF LEI, and a Company Data Aggregator that joins legal identity (LEI) with SEC Form D filings — returning structured JSON for KYC, onboarding, and sourcing.

Sample input

{
  "companyName": "Databricks Inc"
}

Sample output

{
  "legalName": "DATABRICKS, INC.",
  "lei": "5493001234567890ABCD",
  "country": "US",
  "source": "GLEIF + SEC Form D"
}

Try it

Open the actor on Apify → Pay-per-result, $5/month free credit, no subscription.

Step-by-step guide: read the buyer guide. More tools in the cluster hub.

FAQ

Where does registry data come from?

Official government registries and the GLEIF LEI system; aggregators combine them.

Single-country or global?

NexGenData covers specific registries (e.g. ACRA, Delaware) plus global LEI data.

Is it good for KYC?

It returns legal identity and registration data useful for KYC and onboarding workflows.

What does it cost?

Pay-per-result on Apify with $5/month free credit.

Factual public data — not financial or investment advice.