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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: Handelsregister

    How do I search for a company by name in Germany?

    Search the legal name on Handelsregister, or use LemReveal's free basic lookup where supported. Treat name matches as candidates until the exact identifier and available identity details agree. Fields such as Company name and legal form, Registered office address, Registration court and number, Managing directors depend on the source; official access and fees vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Enter the legal name

      Start with the legal name on the contract. Try a distinctive part only if the source supports partial-name searches; trading names may require a separate source.

    2. 2

      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.

    3. 3

      Open the candidate record

      Compare the exact identifier and available fields. If identity is uncertain, keep the match unresolved rather than selecting the first result.

    4. 4

      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
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    Germany: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Use the Handelsregister for the registered legal entity and its filings. Match the register category, register number and responsible court; a company-name search by itself can return branches and similarly named entities.
    Confirm the entity
    Keep the court alongside an HRB or HRA number. Read the German legal form and representation provisions on the record rather than translating every representative into a director or owner.

    Official register-information access guidance

    Check current access and document options on the official Handelsregister site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Germany registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I search Germany companies by name for free?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check Handelsregister's own search, account and document conditions separately.

    What if I only know part of the company name?

    Check whether the source supports partial names. Try the legal or former name and ask for an exact identifier. Similarity alone is not confirmation.

    What does a Germany company search return?

    Available fields can include Company name and legal form, Registered office address, Registration court and number, Managing directors. Missing fields are not negative findings; inspect each result's source and retrieval date.

    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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