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    How to check if a company is registered in Austria

    Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.

    Search Firmenbuch at the official source

    Start with Firmenbuch for Austria. LemReveal has not established an available native register search for this page; indexed or secondary records are not complete register coverage.

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

    How do I check if a company is registered in Austria?

    To check if a company is registered in Austria, search its exact registration number or legal name on Firmenbuch (https://www.justiz.gv.at). Compare the identifier and available identity fields before reading the recorded status. A name-only match is a candidate, not confirmation. Official access requirements and document fees vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open the official Firmenbuch

      Go to https://www.justiz.gv.at. This is the primary government-operated source.

      https://www.justiz.gv.at
    2. 2

      Search by name or number

      Use the legal name or identifier supported by Firmenbuch. Trading-name and partial-name searches are not universal.

    3. 3

      Check status and legal name

      Compare the exact identifier and legal name. Preserve the source's status wording: historical and dissolved entities can still have registry records.

    4. 4

      Cross-check the registered address

      Compare the available registered address with the counterparty's documents. A registered office can differ legitimately from a trading address; clarify the difference rather than treating it as evidence of misconduct.

    5. 5

      Download the official extract (optional)

      Most registers let you download a formal extract or certificate. Use this for KYC, procurement, or contract files.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How do I check if a company is registered in Austria?

    Search the exact registration number on Firmenbuch at https://www.justiz.gv.at, then compare the legal name and available identity details. Read the status and its date in the source's own terminology. Name similarity alone does not confirm the entity.

    How can I check if a Austria company is still active?

    Read the status on the exact entity's Firmenbuch record, preserving its wording and retrieval date. Liquidation is not the same as dissolution: an entity can remain registered while undergoing liquidation. A registry status is not a solvency or trustworthiness assessment.

    Is a Austria company with a website automatically registered?

    No. A website, email domain or invoice letterhead proves nothing. The only authoritative proof is a current entry in Firmenbuch with a matching legal name and registration number.

    What proves a Austria company is legally registered?

    An entry in Firmenbuch with an "active" or equivalent status is the definitive proof. The registration number returned by Firmenbuch is the authoritative identifier.

    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.

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    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.

    How can I check if a Austria company is legitimate?

    Look the company up on the Firmenbuch. If the entity returns an "active" (or equivalent local status) result, matches the registered address on its invoices, and its listed directors match who is signing your contract, it is a real registered entity. Anything reported as "dissolved", "struck off" or "in liquidation" should be treated with caution.

    What information can I get about a Austria company for free?

    Free public data from the Firmenbuch typically includes: legal name, registration number, incorporation date, registered address, current status, business type, and current directors / officers. Historical filings and certified copies may carry a small fee.

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