Who this helps
- - Investors
- - Founders
- - Compliance teams
- - Procurement teams
Check the exact legal entity
Public register checks should use the legal entity name, trading name, licence number, website, address, individuals, and permission scope. Do not rely on a logo, email signature, or marketing deck alone.
Clone-firm risk often appears as a small mismatch: a different domain, address, entity suffix, licence number, individual name, or payment instruction.
Registers are source anchors
LicenseCompare links users to official registers rather than replacing them with scraped profiles. That keeps diligence current and puts the official source one click away.
When registers are dynamic or protected, users should perform the official search directly instead of relying on third-party scraping.
Practical checklist
- - Open the official register in a new tab.
- - Check entity, status, permissions, individuals, warnings, and contact details.
- - Compare the register record with contracts, invoices, website, and payment instructions.
Disclaimer
Information on LicenseCompare is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, regulatory, financial, tax, investment, or professional advice. Licensing requirements depend on facts and change over time. Always consult official regulator materials and qualified professional advisers.