Welcome to the Financial Services Register

In the UK, nearly all financial service activities must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. You can search our Register for firms and individuals and the activities firms have permissions for.

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How to use the Register

  • Always check the firms or person you're dealing with is listed on the Register

    The Register lists all the firms and individuals that are involved with regulated activities. You can find out what they are regulated to do and your protections when doing business with them.

  • Make sure they have permissions for the regulated activities you need

    Always check that permissions/activities of the firm match the service it's providing to you.

  • Only use the contact details listed on the Register

    Many scammers pretend to be a legitimate firm. Use the contact details on the Register to confirm you're dealing with the genuine firm before doing business with them.

Careful: if you have been contacted unexpectedly about an opportunity, it's likely to be high risk or a scam.

Using the Register: video guide

Watch the video to learn more about how to use our Register.

Check information about a firm, or an individual at a firm

You can search by name or reference number. You can narrow your search results by adding a location.

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Additional help from trusted organisations

Prudential Regulation Authority

The PRA is responsible for the prudential regulation and supervision of around 1,500 banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and major investment firms.

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Companies House

Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies. It registers company information and makes it available to the public.

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MoneyHelper

Free and impartial money advice set up by the government, covering pensions, investments, mortgages, insurance and other topics.

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