A company registration number is a unique identifier assigned to your business when you officially incorporate it with the relevant company registry.
Your company registration number serves as your business's official identity card with government agencies, banks, and other organisations.
It proves your company legally exists and helps track your business activities across different systems.
The relevant company registry automatically assigns your company registration number when you successfully complete the incorporation process.
This number becomes permanent and stays with your business throughout its entire lifecycle.
Your company registration number appears on your certificate of incorporation, which you receive after successful registration.
You'll also find this number on official documents like annual returns, confirmation statements, and correspondence from the company registry.
Banks require your company registration number to open business accounts, and suppliers often request it before extending credit terms.
Government agencies use this number to track your tax obligations and regulatory compliance across different departments.
Your company registration number remains fixed throughout your business's existence and cannot be changed or transferred to another entity.
Even if you change your company name or structure, the registration number stays the same for continuity purposes.
When your company dissolves or gets struck off the register, the company registration number becomes inactive but remains permanently associated with your business's historical records.
The registry never reuses these numbers for new companies.
You can search the relevant company registry's online database using a company registration number to confirm a business's legal status.
This public search reveals basic company information like registered address, directors, and filing history.
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