Austria company search by name
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Search Company Records in Austria
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How do I search for a company by name in Austria?
To search Austria companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from Firmenbuch with FN number (Firmenbuchnummer), Company name, Legal form, Registered address. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (GmbH, AG, OG (Offene Gesellschaft)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing FN number (Firmenbuchnummer), Company name, Legal form, Registered address.
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Cross-check against Firmenbuch
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.justiz.gv.at.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I search Austria companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against Firmenbuch is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Austria company search return?
Each record shows FN number (Firmenbuchnummer), Company name, Legal form, Registered address, sourced from Firmenbuch.
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 for a company by name 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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