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    How to find a company's registration number in Germany

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

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

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

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open Handelsregister

      Navigate to https://www.handelsregister.de.

      https://www.handelsregister.de
    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 Germany company's registration number published?

    It appears on the entity's public profile in Handelsregister (https://www.handelsregister.de) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.

    Is looking up a Germany registration number free?

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

    How do I search the German company register?

    The Handelsregister is searchable online at handelsregister.de. You can search by company name, registration number, or registered location. Basic searches are free, but accessing full documents may require a fee.

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    Is the Germany company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the Handelsregister 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 Germany business registry?

    The Handelsregister is the official public register of companies incorporated in Germany. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.handelsregister.de.

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

    Every registered Germany 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 Handelsregister record.

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

    No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the Handelsregister 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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