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What is Unique Business Identifier (“UBI”)? Where can a company / an entity use the UBI?

When will Unique Business Identifier (“UBI”) be implemented for companies/ entities?

What is the Unique Business Identifier (“UBI”) of my company / entity?

How can I know the Business Registration Number (“BRN”) of a company / an entity on or after 27 December 2023 if I have got the CR number only?

How to obtain information of a limited company?

Under what circumstances can a company apply for deregistration and what documents should be submitted?

Will the Companies Registry send reminders to companies for filing of Annual Returns?

We are a small private company and have not traded in the past years. Why do we still have to file annual returns?

Is a local company required to file its financial statements together with the annual return?

When should a local company file its annual return with the Companies Registry?

Last Review Date: 13 Oct 2026
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