UK Company & Charity Search
Search Companies House and the Charity Commission for names similar to your proposed brand. Three free searches, no sign-up — create a free account to keep going.
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How does UK Company and Charity Search work?
Find similarly named UK companies and charities, a signal for unregistered rights and passing-off exposure that sits alongside registered-mark conflicts. Results carry a conflict score (Low, Moderate or High), flagging exact matches after stripping the Ltd and PLC suffixes.
What this tool checks
- Companies House and Charity Commission coverage in one search.
- Name-match scoring to rank close company and charity names quickly.
- Source counts so you can see how much each register returned.
Frequently asked questions
Is UK Company & Charity Search free?
Yes. You get three free searches with no sign-up; create a free account to keep going. Subscribers get higher limits, deeper result sets, and the tool inside their dashboard alongside the other research tools.
Can a company oppose my trademark?
Yes. If a company has built goodwill under a similar name, they may challenge your application. This tool helps surface those entities early—it is not legal advice.
What does this tell me that a trademark search does not?
It surfaces similarly named UK companies and charities, an unregistered-rights signal that registered-mark searches do not cover.
What do Low, Moderate and High mean?
Name-similarity bands after stripping corporate suffixes. High flags a very close or exact match.