CHat

Companies House Accounts Translator

Find, filter, and analyse UK companies - instantly and in plain English.

A quote in a speech bubble that says: "Show me all active companies in Manchester with more than £1 million in assets and at least 20 employees."
Quote: Show companies in Bristol incorporated after 2020 with assets above £200,000 and at least 10 employees.
A white text box with a blue border containing the text: "List companies in Birmingham with SIC 62020, equity over £250,000, and at least 15 employees."
Quotation text in a statement box: 'Find dormant companies in Liverpool with liabilities over £50,000 and assets above £200,000.'
Screenshot of a company financial report for 2L LIMITED, a private company in the United Kingdom, showing address, officer, accounts, industry classification, financial overview, and performance metrics.

CHat

The Most Flexible UK Company Search

CHat is the fastest way to explore UK company financial data, detailed company profiles, and actionable insights.

Ask any question in plain English:
“Show me all accountants in Leeds with over 20 employees.”
“Find companies in Edinburgh with £1m+ assets and more than 20 employees.”
“Compare the finances of two companies.”

Instant access to rich company profiles:
Go beyond basic company details. Get registered address, local authority, company status, sector, incorporation date, entity officer, and a complete financial summary for every active UK company submitting digital accounts.

What Data Points Are Available in CHat?

  • Company identity:
    Name, number, registered address, country, incorporation date, status (active/dissolved), local authority, SIC industry code(s) and descriptions.

  • Financial overview:

    • Total equity

    • Total assets (current and previous period)

    • Total current assets and fixed assets

    • Total liabilities

    • Profit/Loss figures (where available)

    • Employee counts

    • Calculated ratios: Debt-to-equity, debt-to-asset, asset and net asset growth rates

  • Detailed profile:

    • Company category and account type

    • Dormant/active status

    • Officers (as available)

    • Filing dates (accounts, confirmation statements)

    • Principal activities description (where filed)

  • Industry context:
    SIC codes (including multi-sector companies) and sector descriptions
    Easily filter by sector or business activity

Powerful, Flexible Search Options

  • Search by location:
    Find companies in any UK city, local authority, or postcode.

  • Filter by financial health:
    Search by assets, liabilities, equity, employee count, and more.

  • Discover by sector:
    Use industry names or SIC codes - CHat will clarify and suggest codes if needed.

  • Direct company lookup:
    Enter a company number to retrieve the full profile instantly.

  • Insight reports:
    Request actionable financial analysis on any company, written in plain English for business users.

Screenshot of a company analysis report for 2L Limited, titled 'Chat Business Intelligence Report', containing sections on financial performance, asset growth, profitability and revenue, debt management, sector and location context, commercial opportunities, and recommendations for business professionals.
Text box with the quote, 'List companies in Birmingham with SIC 62020, equity over £250,000, and at least 15 employees.'
Quote about show companies in Bristol incorporated after 2020 with assets over 200,000 pounds and at least 10 employees.
Quote requesting information about companies in Cardiff with at least 20 employees and assets over £300,000.
Quote box with the text 'Find companies in Leeds with equity above £5 million and liabilities over £100,000.'
Text in a box that reads: "Find dormant companies in Liverpool with liabilities over £50,000 and assets above £200,000."
Text box containing the quote: "List companies in Birmingham with SIC 62020, equity over £250,000, and at least 15 employees."

How It Works

  • Ask your question
    Use plain English to search by location, financials, industry, company status, or any combination.

  • Review results instantly
    See a clear, filterable list of companies, with direct links to detailed profiles.

  • Explore detailed company profiles
    Click to see every available data point: financials, ratios, directors, address, and more.

  • Generate insights
    Request a plain-English review of any company’s financial health, growth, and business potential.

Example Use Cases

  • Lead generation:
    Find the best prospects by financial health, sector, or region, instantly.

  • Competitor research:
    Compare finances and growth trends for any UK company or sector.

  • Risk screening:
    Exclude companies with high liabilities or dormant status before reaching out.

  • Seamless integration:
    Use the same data and tokens in your own workflow or CRM with the DataLedger API.

Why CHoose CHat?

  • Business-focused:
    No PDFs, no jargon - just ask your question and get structured results.

  • All the data you need:
    Every figure is parsed, structured, and easy to use, sourced from Companies House.

  • One token system:
    Use tokens in chat or API. Start free and scale as needed.

Data Sources & Coverage

  • Data direct from Companies House, always up to date.

  • 75%+ of active UK companies have full electronic accounts.

  • If financials are missing, you’ll see what’s available as we hold all the active and recently dormant companies so no surprises.

Get Started

  • Sign up and get 25 free tokens - no card required

  • Try CHat, explore detailed profiles, generate insights

  • Top up or subscribe any time

Quotation: List companies in Cornwall with liabilities over £300,000 and equity above £150,000.
A quote about companies in Bristol incorporated after 2020 with assets over 200,000 pounds and at least 10 employees.
A text box with a quote asking to show companies in Cardiff with at least 20 employees and assets over £300,000.