Kennitala
10 digits (581008-0150); also searchable by name · Example: 5810080150
Guide · Iceland
How to check a company in Iceland
Before you sign, pay or extend credit to a company registered in Iceland, check its official record. This guide shows what is in the official company register of Iceland, which identifier to use and what Ulawk includes when you follow the company.
- Official records only
- Coverage stated as it is
- Same plan as Turkish companies
· Ulawk editorial team
Overview
Six checks before you commit.
What to look at in the official record of Iceland, step by step.
Nordic legal tradition; public limited companies are governed by Act No. 2/1995 (hlutafélög), private limited companies by Act No. 138/1994 (einkahlutafélög).
Source: Official company register of Iceland.
Identify the company
Kennitala: 10 digits (581008-0150); also searchable by name. Names repeat; the number does not.
Confirm status and address
Name, legal form and status, registered address from the official record.
See who runs it
Officers and their roles from the official record of Iceland.
See who owns it
Shareholders on request; beneficial owners not public or not included.
Read notices and filings
Registry filing and annual account dates and changes of name, status and address are tracked on profile refresh.
Screen for sanctions
Exact-name screening of the company, officers and shareholders on eight sanctions lists.
Registry record · Beta
What Ulawk includes for Iceland.
From the public coverage catalogue; “on request” items are priced per company and quoted first.
| Data point | In Ulawk | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Identity and status | Yes | Kennitala, name, additional names, legal form, status, registration date, activity code (ÍSAT) and VAT number from the official company register. |
| Registered address | Yes | Legal domicile and postal address from the official register. |
| Officers | Yes | Representative (forráðamaður) from the official register; board and procurators on request. |
| Shareholders | On request | Shareholders are not included. |
| Beneficial owners | No | Beneficial owners are not included. |
| Notices and changes | No | Registry filing and annual account dates and changes of name, status and address are tracked on profile refresh. |
| Financial statements | No | Financial figures are not fetched automatically. |
| Official documents | On request | Register extract on request. |
Beta: identity and status from the official register; officers, owners and change tracking are still limited. Official documents: register extract on request.
Identifiers
Which number to use.
Add a company by its number, or search by name.
LEI
20 characters (ISO 17442) · mod-97 check digits
Monitoring
What changes are tracked.
The official record of Iceland is checked daily; changes are written to the company history and sent by e-mail.
Name and status (liquidation, dissolution)
Address
Officer appointments and resignations
Sanctions list match (exact name)
Documents
Official documents.
Included in membership, or on request with a quote first.
Official register extract
On request: The register's own extract; ask us and we will quote price and timing.
Limits
What is not included.
Said plainly, so you know what to ask the company for.
Shareholders
Shareholders are not included.
Beneficial owners
Beneficial owners are not included.
Notices and changes
Registry filing and annual account dates and changes of name, status and address are tracked on profile refresh.
Financial statements
Financial figures are not fetched automatically.
Official documents
Register extract on request.
Where can I check a company registered in Iceland?
Companies in Iceland are recorded in the official company register of Iceland. Use the Kennitala (10 digits (581008-0150); also searchable by name) to identify the company: names repeat, the number does not. Ulawk reads this record for you and shows identity and status, registered address and officers.
How can I see who runs a company in Iceland?
Ulawk shows the officers and their roles from the official record of Iceland.
Can I see who owns a company in Iceland?
Shareholders are not fetched automatically; they can be provided on request. Beneficial owners are not included.
Can I monitor a company in Iceland for changes?
Yes. Ulawk checks the official record of Iceland daily and records changes in the company history: name and status (liquidation, dissolution), address, officer appointments and resignations and sanctions list match (exact name). New changes are sent by e-mail.
Which official documents are available for Iceland?
On request (we quote price and timing first): Official register extract.
Related pages
- Ulawk for IcelandCountry page in the local language.→
- Coverage tableEvery data point, country by country.→
- Plans and pricesPlans differ only in the number of companies.→
- How to check a Turkish companyTrade Registry Gazette, signing authority, concordat.→
- GuidesAll country guides.→
- Türkçeİzlanda şirket sorgulama→
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