Germany Company Search by Name — Free Handelsregister Lookup

Germany company search by nameTo 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.Steps

Enter the company name Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.

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.

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.

Cross-check against Handelsregister For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.handelsregister.de.

Frequently asked questionsCan 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.Source: HandelsregisterLast verified: 2026-06-01