Company Ownership Lookup
A company ownership lookup answers 'who owns this business?' by pulling the officers, members, managers, and directors a company has on file with its Secretary of State — the people you actually need to know before you extend credit or take a personal guarantee.
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Where ownership is recorded
Corporations list officers and directors; LLCs list members and managers. Those names are filed with the Secretary of State (and, in some states, the revenue department). VerifySOS pulls them and presents the real owners, not just the paperwork.
The registered agent is not the owner
A common mistake: treating the registered agent as an owner. The agent is often a third-party service (a LegalZoom or CT Corporation), not a principal. VerifySOS shows the agent separately and never counts it as ownership — so a personal guarantee goes to the right person.
Why ownership matters for credit
Ownership drives personal guarantees, fraud checks, and beneficial-owner diligence. Matching the people behind the operating carrier to the legal entity — and to any UCC liens filed against them — is the core of a sound credit decision.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out who owns an LLC?
Look up the LLC's members/managers on file with its Secretary of State. VerifySOS surfaces them where the state publishes them for free.
Is the registered agent the owner of a company?
No. The registered agent just receives legal mail and is frequently a paid service, not an owner. VerifySOS lists it separately from the real owners.
Does every state publish company owners?
Most publish officers/members for free; a few release only the registered agent. VerifySOS shows what's available and is clear about which is which.
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