ICIJ Offshore Leaks Database
Operator: International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), United States
Research offshore companies, people and their connections across five major leaks.
Companies & Business
Product
Journalistic database of offshore companies and their connections.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Finds connections between people, companies and offshore entities. The data comes from leaks analysed by journalists, not from a current company register.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Person name + Company / organisation name + Keyword / free text | Matching people, entities, intermediaries and their recorded connections. | Retrieved |
| Address + Place name | Addresses and associated people or entities; results can be narrowed by connected country or offshore jurisdiction. | Retrieved |
Features
- Searches names and terms across the five leak datasets.
- Narrows results by country, jurisdiction and data source.
- Displays relationships as a network and a text list.
- Provides data for download as CSV and Neo4j dumps.
Categories
- Companies & Business
- Beneficial ownership
Coverage
Geographical coverage
Worldwide, more than 200 countries and territories
Dataset
More than 810,000 offshore companies, foundations and trusts from five leaks. The records extend to 2020.
Access
Requirements
Public web search without an account.
Export
CSV files and Neo4j dumps.
Provider
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ)
Country of establishment
United States
Interfaces
API
Available. Reconciliation API for matching names and records; up to 25 queries per request. The separate REST API is described as a private beta.
MCP
Not documented. Not described in the product and help pages reviewed.
AI agents
Not documented. Not described in the product and help pages reviewed.
Usage note
Database licensed under ODbL, individual content under CC BY-SA. ICIJ requires attribution when the data is reused.
Legal note
Limitations
- The records extend to 2020; they do not necessarily reflect current circumstances.
- Identical names and duplicate records are possible. Identities must be cross-checked.
- An entry does not establish wrongdoing. Bank accounts, emails and complete original documents are not included.
Guides and practical reports
Official · How to use the Offshore Leaks Database
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) · EN
Explains name searches, filters and how to read the connections view.