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.
| Tool | Type | Pricing model |
|---|---|---|
| OpenCorporates | Cross-jurisdiction company database | Free tier + API subscription |
| Official registries (Companies House, ACRA, Delaware, etc.) | Authoritative, single-jurisdiction | Mostly free, varied access |
| GLEIF | Global LEI reference data | Free, open |
| NexGenData registry actors (this site) | ACRA, Delaware, LEI, aggregator as JSON | Pay-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.