Who is behind a business
Find a company's officers, registered agent, filings and liens.
Search the Secretary of State
Business entity searches list officers, the registered agent and status.
Check UCC liens
UCC filings show lenders with a claim on business assets.
Check federal records
SEC EDGAR for public companies, IRS TEOS for nonprofits, SAM.gov for contractors.
Check licenses and lawsuits
Licensed trades and court cases often name the owner.