> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.metal.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Working with companies

> Add companies, organize their files, and read enriched profiles.

Companies are the most central record in Metal. This page covers creating them and reading their profiles.

## Create a company

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Companies">
    In the sidebar, expand **Records** and select **Companies**. Click **New Company** in the top right.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Name the company">
    In the **Add a Company** dialog, enter the **Company Name** (start typing to match an existing company) and optionally add **Company Tags**. Click **Next**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a folder (optional)">
    You can create a folder for the company's files now, or choose **Skip Folder**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload files (optional)">
    After the company is created, upload files right away or **Dismiss** to do it later. See [Files & documents](/help/documents).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Read a company profile

Open a company to see its profile: firmographics, linked people, related deals, and files. Fields filled in by AI show a **View Enrichment** option — see [Enrichment](/help/enrichment).

## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Working with people" icon="user" href="/help/people">
    Add and link contacts to companies.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Working with deals" icon="handshake" href="/help/deals">
    Create deals that target your companies.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>