The basics
Companies House
The UK government body where companies are registered, and where their directors, owners and accounts are made public.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works, not legal advice. Rules differ between countries and change over time, so check your own situation. Disclaimer.
You'll hear it as
You can look up their directors on Companies House.
Why it matters to you.
It's free to search. Before you join a startup, look up its accounts and who's on the board.
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