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Free VAT Number Verification: Direct From Government Registries

Verify any VAT number for free across the EU, UK, and 100+ jurisdictions. See the company name, address, status, and registration number — not just

29 April 202616 min readRead article

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Free Company Verification: Search 300M+ Records From Official Government Registries

Free company verification on Zephira: check registration number, legal status, address & directors across 100+ jurisdictions. No signup required.

28 April 202611 min readRead article

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Japan Company Registry: The Complete Guide to KK, GK and Corporate Number

Learn how Japan's company registry works in 2026 — from the Touki system and Corporate Number to KK vs GK transparency gaps, EDINET filings, and UBO limitations. The complete KYB guide for compliance teams.

27 March 202621 min readRead article

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French Company Registry: Complete Guide to SIREN, Kbis, UBO & INPI Data in 2026

Learn how France's company registry works in 2026 — SIREN, Kbis, INPI RNE, BODACC, SAS shareholder gaps, and restricted UBO access. The complete KYB guide for compliance and data teams.

25 March 202618 min readRead article

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Registro Mercantil: The Complete Guide to Spanish Company Registry Data in 2026

Learn how Spain's Registro Mercantil works in 2026 — NIF, nota informativa, BORME, S.L. share transfer gaps, and restricted UBO access via RCTIR. The complete KYB guide for compliance teams.

23 March 202615 min readRead article

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Germany Handelsregister: The Complete Guide to German Company Registry Data in 2026

Learn how Germany's Handelsregister works in 2026 — HRA/HRB divisions, GmbH shareholder lists, Transparenzregister UBO access, Bundesanzeiger financials, and the no-API problem. Complete KYB guide.

18 March 202621 min readRead article

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KVK Handelsregister: The Complete Guide to Dutch Company Registry Data

Learn how the Netherlands KVK Handelsregister works in 2026 — KVK number, BV shareholder gaps, UBO register access, paid API, and annual accounts via SBR/XBRL. Complete KYB guide for compliance teams.

16 March 202621 min readRead article

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Companies House Data: What’s Available, What’s Missing, and How to Use It in 2026

Companies House is the world's most open registry — but 60% of accounts are scanned PDFs, PSCs hide UBO chains, and the API has no SLA. What's available, what's missing, and how to use it in 2026.

11 March 202616 min readRead article

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Global Company Registry Index 2026: Ownership, Shareholders & UBO Access Across 200+ Jurisdictions

Compare company registry transparency across 200+ jurisdictions in 2026 — shareholder access, UBO register status, API availability, and financial disclosure rules. The global KYB reference index by Zephira.

9 March 2026119 min readRead article

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Secretary of State Business Entity Search

Find links to official US state business-entity search portals and learn how to use registry records in company research.

7 March 20265 min readRead article

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