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How to find a business or owner on Kerko
Search Kerko by business name, NUI, owner or activity, narrow results with filters and read a business profile at a glance.
Andi B. · · 2 min read
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Want to check a supplier before paying, find a business's phone number or see which businesses someone is a partner in? Kerko has every business registered in Kosovo in one place. In this guide we search for John Doe and his made-up bakery, using every option search offers.
Four ways to search
| Search by | Example | When it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Business name | Doe Bakery | When you know the registered or trade name |
| NUI or fiscal number | 810000000 | When you have it from an invoice or contract |
| Owner's name | John Doe | When you want all of one person's businesses |
| Activity | bakery, 1071 | When you look for businesses by what they do |
The journey, step by step
Type in the search box
The Search businesses, owners or activities… box is at the top of every page. As you type, Kerko suggests businesses and people.
Pick the right tab
Results are split into Businesses, Owners or Individuals and Activities.
Narrow down with filters
Pick a municipality, business type, legal form or NACE code.
Open the profile
The profile shows the status, NUI, address, contact details, owners and authorised persons.
2 results found
Doe Bakery L.L.C.
PrishtinaNUI 810000000Registered
John Doe Individual
Owner of Doe Bakery L.L.C.
Reading a profile
- Status: "Registered" means active at ARBK. Dissolved or suspended businesses are marked differently.
- NUI and fiscal number: for invoices and contracts. More in How to find a business's NUI.
- Owners and authorised persons: who owns the business and who signs for it. See Authorised persons of a business.
- Verified badge: the profile is managed by the business itself.
A person's page
Click an owner's name to open their page, with every business where they are an owner or representative and the people they share businesses with. Kerko's team links person pages only when sure it is the same person.
Found something wrong or missing?
Suggest it in one click: How to contribute to Kerko. If the business isn't there at all: How to add a missing business. Before an important deal, also run the checks in How to verify a business in Kosovo.
Frequently asked questions
Can I search for a business by its NUI?
Yes. Type the NUI, fiscal number or business number in the search box and Kerko finds the business.
How do I find all the businesses of one person?
Search for the person's name and open the owners and individuals tab. Their page lists the businesses where they are an owner or representative.
Why can't I find a new business?
Businesses registered in the last few days may not be on Kerko yet. You can add it yourself and our team checks it.
Is searching on Kerko free?
Yes, completely free and without an account.
- How to
- Verification
