OpenCorporates
OpenCorporates is the largest open database of companies, covering over 140 million entities in 130+ jurisdictions, available for KYB lookups inside Zenoo flows.
At a glance
Overview
OpenCorporates overview
OpenCorporates maintains the largest open database of companies in the world, with more than 140 million entities across 130+ jurisdictions, including registries that are otherwise hard to reach. Every record is traceable to its public source. It suits teams that need broad, low-cost company lookups as part of a wider KYB process.
- Company
- OpenCorporates Ltd
- Category
- KYB company data
- Strongest in
- Breadth of coverage and transparent sourcing
- Best fit
- Low-cost first-pass company lookups worldwide
Where it is strongest
Key strengths
What OpenCorporates does well.
Very broad global coverage
More than 140 million companies across 130+ jurisdictions, including smaller registries that enterprise data vendors often skip.
Low cost at volume
Community reports cite substantial savings compared with enterprise data vendors, with per-lookup costs a fraction of legacy contracts.
Transparent sourcing
Records link back to the public register they came from, which users praise for auditability compared with opaque aggregated databases.
Straightforward integration
Engineers report integrating the REST API in days, with reliable uptime and simple client libraries.
Who it suits
Best for
Where OpenCorporates fits, and what to plan for.
Honest notes on the trade-offs, each with a way to cover the gap inside a Zenoo flow.
- Budget-conscious teams that need broad company registry lookups
- Global KYB research requiring coverage of obscure jurisdictions
- First-pass company screening as part of a multi-provider flow
- Data freshness varies by registry. Community reports mention filings that lag the source registry in some jurisdictions. For verification-grade decisions, teams pair it with a live primary-source provider such as Kyckr in the same Zenoo flow.
- Registry data, not risk analytics. There are no financials or risk scores, and it is not a screening tool. Add dedicated sanctions and AML screening in your Zenoo flow rather than relying on registry data alone.
- Premium fields cost extra. Community reports mention additional fees for premium data such as beneficial ownership fields. Confirm which fields your use case needs before comparing quotes.
Open the customer's case
What your team sees
The OpenCorporates result, beside everything else.
The result sits with screening and review on one case, so nobody checks a second tool to see the whole customer.
What you can build
- Run first-pass company lookups before escalating to paid primary-source checks
- Resolve corporate structures across many jurisdictions during due diligence
About OpenCorporates
FAQs
OpenCorporates questions.
Is OpenCorporates enough on its own for KYB compliance?
Most regulated teams use it as one layer, not the whole answer. Its breadth and price make it a strong first pass, then a Zenoo flow escalates to live registry checks, screening, and identity verification where the risk justifies it.
How fresh is the data?
It depends on the source registry. Community reports mention lags in some jurisdictions, so time-sensitive decisions usually trigger a live primary-source check in the same flow.
Hands it to your team
Verification is the first step. Compliance Hub handles the rest.
Once a customer is verified, screening and review happen in Compliance Hub. A possible PEP match lands in your team inbox with the evidence and the full history beside it. Zenoo suggests, your team decides.
Pairs well with
KyckrEscalate to live primary-source registry checks where freshness matters.CO
ComplyAdvantageScreen matched companies and officers against sanctions and PEP lists.MI
MiddeskAdd US Secretary of State and IRS verification for US entities. Alternatives
KyckrKYB and company data · Kyckr LimitedD&
Dun & BradstreetKYB and company data · Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.MIMiddeskKYB and company data · Middesk, Inc. More in KYB and company data
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