# OpenCorporates MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect > OpenCorporates. Access the world's largest open database of company records directly through your agent. Audit officer histories, find corporate groupings, and verify registration details across hundreds of jurisdictions to ground your business intelligence in official data. ## Overview - **Category:** business-intelligence - **Price:** Free - **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sBafZW8535m2gAOwjVlUMLkFUw4zIHn8DPleXEQD/ai-agent-connect - **Tags:** corporate-records, due-diligence, kyc, entity-lookup, business-registry, audit ## Description Instead of spending hours jumping between different national registries and manual spreadsheets, you can now ask your agent to pull official corporate data on demand. If you're trying to map out a complex ownership structure or verify who actually sits on a board of directors, this Connector does the heavy lifting. It turns the messy process of corporate research into a conversation where you can just ask for the facts. You'll get registration numbers, current statuses, and leadership histories without having to navigate clunky government portals or deal with inconsistent data formats. It's a massive shortcut for anyone who needs to move from "I think this company is related to that one" to "Here is the verified record." Having this in your Vinkius catalog means you can keep your research grounded in reality while your agent handles the tedious querying of global records. ## Tools ### get_company_details Get full details for a specific company by jurisdiction and number. This pulls the official registration metadata for an entity. ### get_corporate_grouping Get details for a corporate grouping. This shows you how different companies are linked in a hierarchy. ### get_api_status Check your current API token usage and status. This keeps you on top of your research limits. ### search_companies Search for companies by name or keyword. This is the primary way to find entities across different countries. ### search_officers Search for corporate officers and directors. Use this to identify the people leading an organization. ### list_jurisdictions List all jurisdictions supported by OpenCorporates. You can see exactly which regions your agent can query. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` Find all companies named 'Global Logistics' and tell me which ones are in the UK. ``` **Response:** ``` I've found several matches for 'Global Logistics' in the United Kingdom. Here are the primary results: | Company Name | Registration Number | Status | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Global Logistics Ltd | 09876543 | Active | | Global Logistics UK | 12345678 | Dissolved | Would you like me to pull the full registration metadata for the active entity? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Who are the directors for the company with registration 2838522 in Delaware? ``` **Response:** ``` I've retrieved the officer list for the company in Delaware (Number: 2838522): **Current Directors:** * **John Doe** (Director) * **Jane Smith** (Director) **Other Officers:** * **Robert Brown** (Secretary) Would you like to see the corporate grouping for this company? ``` **Prompt:** ``` Can you show me the corporate grouping for a company called 'Alpha Tech'? ``` **Response:** ``` I've analyzed the corporate grouping for Alpha Tech. Here is the ownership structure: * **Alpha Tech** (Subsidiary) * **Alpha Parent Holdings** (Parent Entity) * **Global Venture Fund** (Ultimate Parent) This indicates that Alpha Tech is a subsidiary of Alpha Parent Holdings, which is ultimately owned by Global Venture Fund. ``` ## Capabilities ### Search for companies by name Find specific entities across hundreds of global jurisdictions using keywords. ### Pull registration metadata Get official details like registration numbers and current status for a company. ### Identify corporate officers Retrieve names and roles of directors and other leadership figures. ### Map corporate groupings See how different companies are linked in complex ownership hierarchies. ### View supported jurisdictions See exactly which regions and countries are covered by the database. ### Monitor API usage Keep track of your account status and research volume limits. ## Use Cases ### Finding hidden ownership in a shell company A journalist wants to know who really owns a business. They ask the agent to use search_companies to find the entity and then get_corporate_grouping to reveal the parent companies. ### Verifying a CEO's board history A legal researcher needs to check a director's history. They use search_officers to find all previous and current board seats held by an individual. ### Checking a partner's registration status A due diligence team is checking a new vendor. They use get_company_details to pull the official registration status and metadata for a specific company ID. ### Mapping out a global corporate footprint An analyst needs to know which countries are covered. They use list_jurisdictions to get a full list of every region the database can access. ## Benefits - Stop manual searching by using search_companies to find entities across hundreds of jurisdictions in seconds. - Map out complex ownership with get_corporate_grouping to see how different companies are actually linked. - Get verified leadership data instantly by using search_officers to audit board members and directors. - Eliminate registry jumping by pulling full metadata via get_company_details for any specific company number. - Keep your research organized by using list_jurisdictions to see exactly where your agent can pull data from. - Manage your research limits easily with get_api_status to keep your workflow running without interruptions. ## How It Works The bottom line is you get verified corporate data instantly without the manual research. 1. Subscribe to the OpenCorporates MCP and grab your API token. 2. Connect the Connector to your client and provide your credentials. 3. Ask your agent to find companies, audit officers, or list jurisdictions. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Does the OpenCorporates MCP include data from every country?** It covers hundreds of jurisdictions globally. You can use the list_jurisdictions tool to see the full list of regions your agent can query. **Can I use OpenCorporates MCP to find out who owns a specific business?** Yes, the get_corporate_grouping tool allows your agent to reveal how companies are linked and identify parent entities. **How do I know if my OpenCorporates MCP search is accurate?** The data is pulled directly from the world's largest open database of official corporate records, ensuring your research is grounded in verified data. **Can I use the OpenCorporates MCP for KYC checks?** It is excellent for the verification part of KYC, allowing you to quickly audit officer histories and registration statuses. **What happens if I run out of searches on the OpenCorporates MCP?** You can use the get_api_status tool to monitor your account usage and ensure you stay within your plan's limits. **Does the OpenCorporates MCP let me find people's names?** Yes, the search_officers tool lets you find names, roles, and history for corporate directors and other leadership figures. **How do I find my OpenCorporates API Token?** Log in to your [**OpenCorporates account**](https://opencorporates.com/users/account), and you will find your API Token under your account details. Copy and paste it below. **What jurisdictions are covered?** OpenCorporates covers over 140 jurisdictions globally, including the US, UK, EU, and many others. Use the `list_jurisdictions` tool to see the full list. **Can the agent search for specific people?** Yes. The `search_officers` tool allows your agent to query the database for individual directors and officers by name to audit their corporate history.