Global Business Search by Entity ID

Overview & Purpose

The Global Business Entity ID Lookup API is a robust tool designed to verify business using unique entity identification codes for businesses operating in various countries across the world. This API streamlines the process of obtaining precise information about companies by giving entity IDs based on the country of operation. Key features and functionalities of this API include:

1. International Business Lookup: This API empowers users to swiftly retrive information about companies by entering the specific entity ID of a company or organization, tailored to the country in which it operates.

2. Streamlined Compliance: Businesses and individuals can use this API to ensure compliance with local and international regulations. By obtaining the accurate information about the company by entering entity ID of the company within its respective country, users can adhere to legal requirements and regulatory standards seamlessly.

3. Cross-Border Transactions: In international commerce, it is crucial to confirm different information about companies in its host country. This API offers a reliable means to verify the correct information by entering the entity ID of the company, such as the ACN for Australia, UEN for Singapore, or USCC for China, ensuring the authenticity of parties involved in cross-border transactions.

4. Precise Documentation: Accurate documentation is fundamental in business operations. The API supports users in generating precise records, applications, contracts, and other essential documents by providing the correct information of the company, reducing documentation errors.

5. Enhanced Risk Management: Efficiently managing risks in international business activities begins with identifying the entity accurately. This API facilitates risk assessment by confirming different information like company address, date of incorporation and company type, enabling users to evaluate identification credentials and make informed decisions regarding potential risks associated with business engagements worldwide.

6. Fraud Prevention: Preventing fraud and identity-related risks is a top priority in international business. This API plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of fraudulent activities by verifying the authenticity of entity IDs and cross verifying by providing various information of the company, protecting against identity theft, and detecting potential fradulent activities.

The Global Business Entity ID Lookup API simplifies the process of obtaining accurate entity information for businesses operating across borders. Its capabilities support compliance, enhance risk management, prevent fraud, and facilitate secure cross-border interactions. Organizations and individuals can rely on this API to streamline their operations, improve documentation accuracy, and uphold international standards by ensuring the correct information is used for businesses in their respective countries of operation. Please note that data availability may vary based on the country and the specific entity type being queried, and certain data privacy restrictions may apply.

API Details

Sample cURL

curl --request POST \
  --url https://signzy.tech/api/v2/patrons/..your-patron-id../globalbusinesses \
  --header 'Authorization: <Access-Token>' \
  --header 'content-type: application/json' \
  --data '{
  "task": "fetchById",
    "essentials": {
        "country": "...country...",
        "state": "...state...",
        "entityId": "...entityId..."
    }
}'

API Input

Input Parameters

PARAMETERS	DESCRIPTION	TYPE	VALUE (COMPULSORY OR OPTIONAL)
country	Country Code of the country	String	COMPULSORY
state	State Code of the state	String	CONDITIONAL
entityId	Unique Id of entity to be searched	String	COMPULSORY

Supported Countries

The Supported Country Codes are listed below:

COUNTRY CODE	COUNTRY NAME
AT	Austria
AU	Australia
BE	Belgium
BG	Bulgaria
BY	Belarus
CA	Canada
CH	Switzerland
CN	China
CY	Cyprus
CZ	Czech Republic
DE	Germany
DK	Denmark
EE	Estonia
ES	Spain
FI	Finland
FR	France
GG	Guernsey
GI	Gibraltar
GL	Greenland
GR	Greece
HK	Hongkong
HR	Croatia
HU	Hungary
ID	Indonesia
IE	Ireland
IN	India
IT	Italy
JE	Jersey
JP	Japan
KG	Kyrgyzstan
KH	Cambodia
LT	Lithuania
LU	Luxembourg
LV	Latvia
ME	Montenegro
MK	Macedonia
MT	Malta
NL	Netherlands
NO	Norway
NZ	New Zealand
PL	Poland
RO	Romania
RS	Serbia
RU	Russia
SE	Sweden
SG	Singapore
SI	Slovenia
SK	Slovakia
TW	Taiwan
UA	Ukraine
UK	United Kingdom
US	United States of America
XK	Kosovo

Supported State Codes for USA:

The Supported State Codes for US are listed below:

STATE CODE	STATE NAME
AK	Alaska
AL	Alabama
AR	Arkansas
AZ	Arizona
CA	California
CO	Colorado
CT	Connecticut
DC	Washington DC
DE	Delaware
FL	Florida
GA	Georgia
HI	Hawaii
IA	Iowa
ID	Idaho
IL	Illinois
IN	Indiana
KS	Kansas
KY	Kentucky
LA	Louisiana
MA	Massachusetts
MD	Maryland
ME	Maine
MI	Michigan
MN	Minnesota
MO	Missouri
MS	Mississippi
MT	Montana
NC	North Carolina
ND	North Dakota
NH	New Hampshire
NJ	New Jersey
NM	New Mexico
NV	Nevada
NY	New York
OH	Ohio
OK	Oklahoma
OR	Oregon
PA	Pennsylvania
RI	Rhode Island
SC	South Carolina
SD	South Dakota
TX	Texas
UT	Utah
VA	Virginia
WA	Washington
WI	Wisconsin
WV	West Virginia
WY	Wyoming

API Output

Success Response & Mapping

{
  	"result": {
    "companyInformation": {
      "companyName": "...companyName..."
      "companyRegistrationNumber": "...companyRegistrationNumber..."
      "companyAddress": "...companyAddress..."
      "dateOfIncorporation": "...dateOfIncorporation..."
      "companyStatus": "...companyStatus..."
      "placeOfFormation": "...placeOfFormation..."
      "companyType": "...companyType..."
    },
    "directorInformation": [{
        "name": "...name...",
        "designation": "...designation...",
        "address": "...address..."
    }],
    "agentInformation": [
      {
        "registeredAgentName": "...registeredAgentName...",
        "registeredOfficeStreetAddress": "...registeredOfficeStreetAddress...",
        "registeredOfficeMailingAddress": "...registeredOfficeMailingAddress..."
      }
    ]
  }
 }

Output Parameters

Field Name	Data Type	Description
result	Object	The root object containing all information.
companyInformation	Object	Information about the company.
companyName	String	The name of the company.
companyRegistrationNumber	String	The registration number of the company.
companyAddress	String	The address of the company.
dateOfIncorporation	String	The date of incorporation of the company.
companyStatus	String	The status of the company.
placeOfFormation	String	The place where the company was formed.
companyType	String	The type or category of the company.
directorInformation	Array of Objects	Information about directors of the company.
name	String	The name of the director.
designation	String	The designation or role of the director.
address	String	The address of the director.
agentInformation	Array of Objects	Information about registered agents.
registeredAgentName	String	The name of the registered agent.
registeredOfficeStreetAddress	String	The street address of the registered office.
registeredOfficeMailingAddress	String	The mailing address of the registered office.

Error Code Response & Mapping

{
  "name": "error",
  "message": "Data for Entity ID not found",
  "status": 404,
  "reason": "Error",
  "type": "Not Found",
  "statusCode": 404
}

Field Name	Data Type	Description
name	String	The name of the error
message	String	A descriptive error message ("Data for Entity ID not found").
status	Number	The HTTP status code associated with the error (404 for "Not Found").
reason	String	A brief description of the error reason ("Error").
type	String	The type of error ("Not Found").
statusCode	Number	Same as the "status" field, representing the HTTP status code (404).

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