Austria company register search
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Search Company Records in Austria
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How do I search the company register in Austria?
The Austria company register is maintained by Firmenbuch (https://www.justiz.gv.at). Search it by company name or registration number to see FN number (Firmenbuchnummer), Company name, Legal form. Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In Austria, company records sit on Firmenbuch. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
https://www.justiz.gv.at - 2
Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows FN number (Firmenbuchnummer), Company name, Legal form. That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Austria company register free to search?
Yes. Searching Firmenbuch and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in Austria?
Firmenbuch, at https://www.justiz.gv.at. Anything else republishing Austria company data is a copy of that register.
What does a Austria register entry show?
FN number (Firmenbuchnummer), Company name, Legal form. Availability of each field depends on what Firmenbuch publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
What is a GmbH in Austria?
Austrian GmbH is a limited liability company requiring minimum €35,000 share capital (€17,500 for founding privilege). It's the most common company form. Austrian GmbH law is similar to but distinct from German GmbH law.
People also ask about search the company register in Austria
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the Austria company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Firmenbuch are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Austria business registry?
The Firmenbuch is the official public register of companies incorporated in Austria. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.justiz.gv.at.
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