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Key Features

Company Search

Search for companies by name or local identifiers

Document Retrieval

Order official documents for a company

Company Report

Get comprehensive company reports with structured data
 Our real-time search API allows you to search for companies directly from the German Handelsregister portal. This is useful when you need the most up-to-date search results or when searching for companies not yet in our index.

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Advanced Query

For more precise searches, use the advancedQuery parameter instead of a simple name search. This allows you to combine multiple search criteria for better results. 
{
  "advancedQuery": {
    "name": "Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli GmbH",
    "registerNumber": "HRB 3452",
    "jurisdiction": "de"
  }
}

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Available Fields (Germany)

FieldDescriptionExample
nameCompany name"BMW AG"
courtIdCourt ID"D2803"
courtCityCourt city (fuzzy-matched)"München"
registerTypeRegister type"HRB", "HRA", "GNR"
registerNumberRegister number (can include prefix)"10364", "HRB 275800"
registerSuffixRegister suffix"B"
jurisdictionAlways "de" for Germany"de"
You cannot use both courtId and courtCity in the same query - use one or the other. The courtCity field supports fuzzy matching, so minor spelling variations are handled automatically.

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Example Queries

Search by name and register number: 
{
  "advancedQuery": {
    "name": "Lindt",
    "registerNumber": "HRB 3452",
    "jurisdiction": "de"
  }
}
Search by court city and register details: 
{
  "advancedQuery": {
    "courtCity": "München",
    "registerType": "HRB",
    "registerNumber": "10364B",
    "jurisdiction": "de"
  }
}
Search by register number with embedded type: 
{
  "advancedQuery": {
    "courtCity": "Berlin",
    "registerNumber": "HR B 275800",
    "jurisdiction": "de"
  }
}
The registerNumber field automatically parses embedded register types (like HRB, HR B, HRA, etc.) and suffixes, so you can pass the full register number as it appears in official documents.

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Real-time Document Retrieval

Our real-time document retrieval service allows you to fetch official documents directly from the German Handelsregister on demand. This ensures you always have access to the most current versions of company documents.

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Supported Document Types

  • Shareholder Lists (Gesellschafterliste)
  • Articles of Association (Satzung / Gesellschaftsvertrag)
  • Current Extract (Aktuelle Auszug)
  • Historical Extracts (Historischer Auszug)
  • Structured Information (Strukturierte Information)

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How It Works

  1. The API establishes a connection to the official Handelsregister
  2. Documents are retrieved in real-time
  3. Retrieved documents are automatically processed and made available via a secure URL
  4. Documents are cached to improve performance for subsequent requests
For detailed implementation instructions, refer to our API Reference.

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Company Data Access

The Companies API provides comprehensive access to company data stored in our databases. This includes basic company information, registered addresses, legal form, status, and more.

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Available Endpoints

Our API provides several endpoints for accessing company data: For complete API details including parameters, request and response schemas, and authentication requirements, see our interactive API Reference.

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Data Coverage and Limitations

As noted in our Data Coverage FAQ, there may be slight delays between when changes are made in the official company registers and when they appear in our database. However, the real-time document retrieval API always fetches the most current version directly from the source. For more information about bulk data access, please refer to our Bulk Data documentation.