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OpenCorporates

Data on corporate entities and directors in many countries.

OpenCorporates API is a free Open Data API that requires apiKey authentication, is served over HTTPS and has unconfirmed CORS support.

Authentication
apiKey
HTTPS
Yes
CORS
Unknown
Category
Open Data
Visit documentation ↗api.opencorporates.com

About API Reference: version 0.4.8 :: OpenCorporates API

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API Reference: version 0.4.8 :: OpenCorporates API
Website
api.opencorporates.com ↗

Details from api.opencorporates.com.

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Data on international sanctions, crime and politically exposed persons

No authHTTPSCORS
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Free, openly-licensed directory of US scholarships and student aid from official sources

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OpenCorporates API FAQ

Who provides the OpenCorporates API?

The OpenCorporates API is provided by API Reference: version 0.4.8 :: OpenCorporates API (api.opencorporates.com).

Is the OpenCorporates API free?

Yes. The OpenCorporates API is listed in the Open Data category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.

Does the OpenCorporates API require an API key?

Yes. The OpenCorporates API uses apiKey authentication, so you need to register for credentials before making requests.

Can I call the OpenCorporates API from the browser?

CORS support for the OpenCorporates API is unknown. Test a request from the browser, and fall back to a server-side call if it is blocked.

Does the OpenCorporates API support HTTPS?

Yes. The OpenCorporates API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.