Incorporation date

The incorporation date of a company is a fundamental data point for understanding its age, track record, and market stability. This date is recorded when a company is officially registered in the commercial registers of each country.

What is it?

The IncorporationDate is the date on which a company is formally registered and obtains legal recognition. It is expressed in YYYY-MM-DD format to ensure consistency and facilitate processing in databases.

The incorporation date may not coincide with the start of operations, as some companies may take months to begin operating after registration.

What is it for?

For data and B2B sales teams, a company’s incorporation date is key to:

• Assessing business stability and credibility: Older companies are generally less likely to disappear.
• Segmenting markets: Distinguishing young companies from those with decades of experience.
• Identifying commercial opportunities: Newly incorporated companies may be in a growth phase and more receptive to new solutions.
• Verifying company data: The incorporation date is an indicator of authenticity and enables validation against official sources.

Knowing a company’s age improves strategic decision-making and reduces commercial risk.

Registration by country

Each country has its own commercial registry system, but the incorporation date follows a standard YYYY-MM-DD format.

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