Glossary
What is Companies House verification for invoice recovery?
Last updated: June 2026
Company name
The exact registered name of the company — not a trading name or brand. Pursuing the wrong name can stall a claim, so the registered name on the Companies House register is what matters.
Company number
The unique company number is the most reliable identifier. Names can be similar or change; the number pins down the exact legal entity behind the invoice.
Registered office
The registered office is the official address for formal correspondence. Sending a Letter Before Action to the correct registered office helps show the debtor was properly notified.
Company status
The status — active, dormant, in liquidation, or dissolved — affects whether and how you can recover. A debtor in an insolvency process, for example, changes the picture entirely and may call for legal advice.
Why does identity matter before escalation?
Escalating against the wrong entity wastes time and money and can undermine a claim. Confirming the correct company, at the correct address, with a live status, is a small step that prevents large mistakes.
How does WolfX use verification?
WolfX uses these details to label the debtor accurately in your evidence and documents, so the account of the debt names the right legal entity. WolfX reads the public register; it does not change it, and it does not provide legal advice.
WolfX is software for evidence-backed invoice recovery workflows. WolfX is not a law firm, debt collection agency, court, or payment processor. This site provides general information, not legal advice.
Sources
- Companies House — search the register — Companies House
Frequently asked questions
What is Companies House verification?
Companies House verification means checking a limited-company debtor's registered name, company number, registered office and status against the official Companies House register before you escalate. It confirms you are pursuing the correct legal entity at the correct address. WolfX uses these details to label the debtor accurately in your evidence; it does not change the register.
Why use the company number rather than the name?
The company number is unique and stable, while names can be similar or change. The number reliably identifies the exact legal entity behind the invoice.
Does WolfX change anything at Companies House?
No. WolfX reads the public register to confirm the debtor's details. It does not file or change anything at Companies House.
Confirm the debtor before you escalate.