Company Information (2024)

FAQs

How can I find information about a company? ›

Data that define what the company is. These data include facts about what the company does, its brands, sales and other financial facts, as well as where the company is located and the names of principle officers.

Company's Confidential Information means any and all of the Company's trade secrets, confidential and/or proprietary information and all other non-public information and data of or about the Company or its business, including, but not limited to, confidential business methods and processes, financial information, ...

If the company is registered with the MCA, you can see its details, including its name, CIN, date of incorporation, registered office address, directors, and other information. Suppose you don't have the CIN or name of the company. You can search for it using the “Advanced Search” option on the MCA website.

Try directory sources which may provide details that just aren't found on a company website like competitors, sales/employee figures, etc. While there are some still in print, databases like Mergent Intellect and Data Axle Reference Solutions (previously ReferenceUSA).

You have the right to ask an organisation if they're using or storing your personal information. You can also ask them for copies of your personal information. This is called the right of access and is also known as making a subject access request, a SAR or a DSAR.

Basically there are three main groups of information: Basic and financial information: name of company, contact info, location, industrial activities and classification codes, number of employees, board of management, some financial data etc.

Typically, a Statement of Information will need to provide information about the business's registered agent and its management or officers, as well as the business's place of business and mailing address.

A company's website, blog and social media are great ways to learn about it, but you'll also want to get an external perspective. Search for general news coverage and specific industry publications for recent updates about the company and its competitors.

What should be included in company information? ›

Most companies keep sensitive personal information in their files—names, Social Security numbers, credit card, or other account data—that identifies customers or employees. This information often is necessary to fill orders, meet payroll, or perform other necessary business functions.

Business information is information that holds meaning, value or significance for your business. It would include any reports, spreadsheets, metrics, regulatory reporting, web pages, documents, dashboards etc that fit the definition of having meaning, value or significance to your business.

A fact sheet is a brief document that provides information about a company. It typically includes the company mission statement and core values, as well as a summary of the products or services the organization offers.

A company's website, blog and social media are great ways to learn about it, but you'll also want to get an external perspective. Search for general news coverage and specific industry publications for recent updates about the company and its competitors.

The EDGAR database provides free public access to corporate information, allowing you to research a public company's financial information and operations by reviewing the filings the company makes with the SEC.