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    How to find a company's registration number in Austria

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: Firmenbuch

    How do I find a company's registration number in Austria?

    Search the company's name on Firmenbuch at https://www.justiz.gv.at. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open Firmenbuch

      Navigate to https://www.justiz.gv.at.

      https://www.justiz.gv.at
    2. 2

      Search by company name

      Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.

    3. 3

      Copy the registration number

      The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.

    4. 4

      Confirm it's the right entity

      Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is a Austria company's registration number published?

    It appears on the entity's public profile in Firmenbuch (https://www.justiz.gv.at) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.

    Is looking up a Austria registration number free?

    Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on Firmenbuch is free and does not require an account.

    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.

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    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.

    Where do I find a Austria company's registration number?

    Every registered Austria entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its Firmenbuch record.

    Is a Austria registration number the same as a VAT number?

    No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the Firmenbuch when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.

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