Review:
Opencorporates
overall review score: 4.2
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OpenCorporates is a global database that provides open access to information about companies and their officers worldwide. It aims to increase corporate transparency by aggregating and making available publicly accessible data on corporate entities, their ownership structures, and related entities.
Key Features
- Comprehensive database of over 180 million companies from more than 130 jurisdictions
- Open access to basic company information such as registration details, officers, and subsidiaries
- Advanced search and filtering options for researchers and journalists
- API access for developers to integrate company data into applications
- Focus on transparency and combating financial crime like money laundering and fraud
Pros
- Provides valuable transparency into corporate structures worldwide
- Open data fosters research, journalism, and oversight
- User-friendly interface with search capabilities
- Supports open innovation through API integration
Cons
- Data completeness and accuracy depend on local reporting standards
- Limited detailed information without subscription or paid services
- Some jurisdictions have less comprehensive data available