how to check that the company really existing

[anderson111]

how to find out that the company are really existing, it is possibly do this on line?

 

[NCA]

Companies House online search. I cant give you the URL as I am not allowed to post URL's apparently.

 

[FluxServices]

http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/

 

[paulhalsey]

various ways...speak to the Chamber of Commerce for that area of the country is a good starter.

Online, I would try http://www.companieshouse.gov.uk/ and use their WebCheck service (clickable link on the right). Only really useful for "proper" registered companies.

Alternatively, sign up with an online-enabled credit reference agency - plenty to choose from. Not only do you get access to company info (addresses, directors details, linked companies etc) but you also then get a financial scoring. This WONT tell you if they are safe to sign up as a customer (who is a safe customer these days?!?), it just gives you an impartial indication as to whether or not they are worth considering extending credit to.