How do I find company directors in the UK?

Open the company’s record on the Companies House register and check the officers section. It typically lists directors and other officer roles with appointed dates and (if applicable) resignation dates.

Are resigned directors visible on Companies House?

Often yes. Officers data may include resigned directors and show a resignation date, depending on what has been filed and returned by the API.

How to check company directors in the UK

To check a UK company’s directors, look up the company on Companies House and review the officers section. This guide explains what you’ll see and how to interpret it quickly.

Quick answer

Search for the company by name or company number, open the company brief, then review officers for director entries, appointed dates, and resignation dates (where available).

Find directors via company search or use Company Desk search.

What “officers” means on Companies House

Companies House uses the term officers for roles such as directors, secretaries, and other appointments. Director entries are typically labelled with a role (e.g. “director”) and include dates.

What to check

Role: confirm it’s a director/officer role you care about.
Appointed date: when the person was appointed.
Resigned date: whether the appointment ended.
Cross-check filings: use filing history to understand changes over time.

Next steps

Company search UK: what details you can check
Plans (exports, lists, monitoring are account features)