Global Business Search by Name

Overview & Purpose

The Global Business Search by Name API is a versatile solution designed to simplify the process of obtaining essential information about businesses and entities worldwide. This API offers a wide range of features and benefits, including:

1. International Business Search: This API enables users to search for businesses globally by providing the company name, country (with specific options listed below), and entity name. It streamlines the process of retrieving critical business data.

2. Compliance: Businesses and individuals can use this API to meet compliance requirements by ensuring accurate and up-to-date information about global business entities. It aids in adhering to regulatory standards, preventing identity fraud, and aligning with legal frameworks.

3. Business Transactions: Verification of business entities is vital for smooth international transactions. By confirming the entity's details, such as the ACN for Australia, UEN for Singapore, or USCC for China (and other country-specific codes), this API instills confidence in the authenticity of the parties involved.

4. Accurate Documentation: The API supports the creation of precise documentation by validating the entity information. Whether for official records, applications, contracts, or other essential documents, it ensures that the correct entity ID is used, minimizing errors and enhancing data accuracy.

5. Risk Management: Organizations can assess and manage risks effectively by verifying entity IDs. This process aids in evaluating identification and authentication credentials, detecting discrepancies, and making informed decisions concerning potential risk exposure in international business engagements.

6. Fraud Prevention: The API can help in preventing identity theft, fraud, and illicit activities. By confirming the authenticity of entity IDs, it empowers businesses and financial institutions to mitigate the risk of fraudulent schemes, safeguard against identity theft, and detect potential money laundering activities.

The Global Business Search by Name API simplifies the process of accessing essential business information on a global scale. Its capabilities support compliance, enhance risk management, prevent fraud, and facilitate secure interactions. Organizations can streamline their operations, improve data accuracy, and uphold international standards by leveraging this API. Please note that data availability may vary depending on the country and the specific entity type being searched, 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": "fetchByName",
      "essentials": {
         "country": "...country...",
         "state": "...state...",
         "entityName": "...entityName..."
    }
}'

API Input

The API expects the following input in the request payload:

{
 	"task" : "fetchbyName",
    "essentials": {
       "country": "..country..",
       "state": "..state..",
       "entityName": "..entityName.."
   }
 }

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
entityName	Name of entity to be searched	String	COMPULSORY

Supported Nationalities

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

{
    "entityName": "Entity Name",
    "entityId": "Entity ID"
}

Output Parameter

Field Name	Data Type	Description
entityName	String	The name of the entity.
entityId	String	The unique identification code of the entity.

Error Code Response & Mapping

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

Field Name	Data Type	Description
name	String	The name of the error ("error").
message	String	A descriptive error message ("Data for given Entity name 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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