Germany company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Germany
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How do I search for a company by name in Germany?
To search Germany companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from Handelsregister with Company name and legal form, Registered office address, Registration court and number, Managing directors. 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 (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung), AG (Aktiengesellschaft), UG (Unternehmergesellschaft)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing Company name and legal form, Registered office address, Registration court and number, Managing directors.
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Cross-check against Handelsregister
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.handelsregister.de.
https://www.handelsregister.de
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Germany companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against Handelsregister 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 Germany company search return?
Each record shows Company name and legal form, Registered office address, Registration court and number, Managing directors, sourced from Handelsregister.
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.
People also ask about search for a company by name in Germany
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
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.
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