Every example below works three ways: from the dashboard, via an AI agent (MCP), or through the REST API.
Search companies across all jurisdictions
Fuzzy name search with automatic typo handling. Results span every jurisdiction.
Go to Company Search, type the company name, and results appear instantly across all jurisdictions.
"Find all companies named Acme Holdings across all jurisdictions"
curl "https://api.companylens.io/v1/companies/search?name=acme+holdings" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"Filter by jurisdiction and status
Narrow results to a specific country and company status.
Use the Jurisdiction and Status dropdowns on the Company Search page to filter results.
"Show me active UK companies with Smith in the name"
curl "https://api.companylens.io/v1/companies/search?name=smith&jurisdiction=GB&status=active" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"Get full company detail
Retrieve a company profile including officers and beneficial owners.
Click any company in search results to view the full profile with all related data.
"Show me the full details for company number 12345678"
curl "https://api.companylens.io/v1/companies/12345" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"Search directors across jurisdictions
Find all officer records matching a name — useful for due diligence and cross-jurisdiction checks.
Go to Person Search and type the director name. Results include officers, beneficial owners, and disqualified directors.
"Find all companies where John Smith is a director"
curl "https://api.companylens.io/v1/officers/search?name=john+smith" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"Search beneficial owners
Find persons with significant control (PSC) records across jurisdictions.
Person Search includes beneficial owner results alongside officer records.
"Find beneficial ownership records for Sarah Wilson"
curl "https://api.companylens.io/v1/beneficial-owners/search?name=sarah+wilson" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"Company network — linked entities via shared officers
Discover companies connected through shared directors or officers.
View the Network tab on any company profile to see linked entities.
"Show me all companies connected to Acme Holdings through shared directors"
curl "https://api.companylens.io/v1/companies/12345/network" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"