Germany Company Documents
What Company Documents can I order?
We provide the following company documents in Germany where available:
- Germany Certificate of Incorporation
- Germany Memorandum & Article of Association
- Germany Certificate of Good Standing
- Germany Accounts (where available)
- Germany Commercial Extract
Germany Prices & Delivery
We will provide a no obligation quote with our prices and delivery times once we know your requirements. Please complete the form below in order for us to provide you with a quotation.
What is the source of the documents/extracts?
The company documents/extracts are obtained from the local Germany company register. The registry is called German Commercial Register – Unternehmensregister.
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What is the company registry in Germany?
German Commercial Register – Unternehmensregister
Amtsgericht Hagen, Servicestelle Registerportal, Heinitzstr. 42, 58097 Hagen (Germany)
About Germany
The Germany Companies Registry is located in Hagen and was founded in 2007.
Germany officially the Federal Republic of Germany is a country in Central Europe. The main language of Germany is German which is spoken by 6s8% of the population with other languages such as English and French spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of Germany is over 83.55 million.
Germany Economy
The Real GDP in Germany is in the region of $5.295 trillion with a GDP per capita of $63,600. Germany economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Germany are cars, vehicle parts/accessories, packaged medicine, plastic products, vaccines.
Main Trading Partners of Germany
The leading export and import partners for Germany are:
- Exports: USA 10%, France 8%, Netherlands 7%, China 7%, Italy 6%
- Imports: China 12%, Netherlands 7%, USA 7%, Poland 6%, France 5%
Germany Certificate of Incorporation
The Germany Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Germany Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Germany company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company’s legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Germany register can be used for many reasons including:
- Background checks on potential Germany customers / suppliers
- Litigation claims
- Check potential employers
- Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Germany Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Germany the following information can be viewed free of charge:
- Germany Company Name
- Germany Company Address
- Germany Company Status
- Germany State/Region
- Germany Company Number
Do you need to register / sign up at the Germany Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Germany register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Germany
There are over 5,600,000 companies registered in Germany.
Types of Companies in Germany
Businesses in Germany can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Germany Legal entities:
- AG – Germany joint-stock company
- GmbH – Germany limited liability company
- UG – Germany entrepreneurial company with limited liability
- e. V. – Germany registered non-profit organization
- InvAG – Germany investment joint-stock company
Germany Unincorporated companies:
- e. K./e. Kfm./e. Kffr. – Germany registered individual entrepreneur
- e. G./eG – Germany registered partnership
- GbR – Germany simple partnership
- KG – Germany limited partnership
- KGaA – Germany joint-stock partnership in commendam
- OHG – Germany registered trading partnership
- PartG – Germany partnership uniting people of liberal professions
Can you order a Germany Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Germany agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Germany accepts the Apostille Certificate for Germany Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Germany signed up to the Hague Convention on 13th February 1966.
What is the language(s) of the Germany Company Registry?
The Germany Company Register is in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish languages.
Germany Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Germany has 151 embassies abroad, as well as 390 consulates and seven other representations.
Berlin, the capital of Germany, hosts 157 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 604 consulates and another 14 representations located in Germany.
Germany Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Germany. Our local partner is based in Berlin which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Germany including Munich, Hamburg, Leipzig, Stuttgart and Duesseldorf. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Germany Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Germany from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
- Germany Moody’s rating: Aaa (first obtained in 1986)
- Germany Standard & Poors rating: AAA (first obtained in 1983)
Germany Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Germany Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Germany.
Germany Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Germany. Our specialist Germany skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Germany Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Germany Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Germany. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Germany Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Germany?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company’s registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company’s finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Germany?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Germany?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.
German Commercial Register – Unternehmensregister
Amtsgericht Hagen, Servicestelle Registerportal, Heinitzstr. 42, 58097 Hagen (Germany)
The Germany Companies Registry is located in Hagen and was founded in 2007.
Germany officially the Federal Republic of Germany is a country in Central Europe. The main language of Germany is German which is spoken by 6s8% of the population with other languages such as English and French spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of Germany is over 83.55 million.
The Real GDP in Germany is in the region of $5.295 trillion with a GDP per capita of $63,600. Germany economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Germany are cars, vehicle parts/accessories, packaged medicine, plastic products, vaccines.
The leading export and import partners for Germany are:
- Exports: USA 10%, France 8%, Netherlands 7%, China 7%, Italy 6%
- Imports: China 12%, Netherlands 7%, USA 7%, Poland 6%, France 5%
The Germany Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Germany company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company’s legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
An extract from the Germany register can be used for many reasons including:
- Background checks on potential Germany customers / suppliers
- Litigation claims
- Check potential employers
- Wills and Probate
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Germany the following information can be viewed free of charge:
- Germany Company Name
- Germany Company Address
- Germany Company Status
- Germany State/Region
- Germany Company Number
Do you need to register / sign up at the Germany Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Germany register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Germany
There are over 5,600,000 companies registered in Germany.
Types of Companies in Germany
Businesses in Germany can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Germany Legal entities:
- AG – Germany joint-stock company
- GmbH – Germany limited liability company
- UG – Germany entrepreneurial company with limited liability
- e. V. – Germany registered non-profit organization
- InvAG – Germany investment joint-stock company
Germany Unincorporated companies:
- e. K./e. Kfm./e. Kffr. – Germany registered individual entrepreneur
- e. G./eG – Germany registered partnership
- GbR – Germany simple partnership
- KG – Germany limited partnership
- KGaA – Germany joint-stock partnership in commendam
- OHG – Germany registered trading partnership
- PartG – Germany partnership uniting people of liberal professions
Can you order a Germany Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Germany agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Germany accepts the Apostille Certificate for Germany Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Germany signed up to the Hague Convention on 13th February 1966.
What is the language(s) of the Germany Company Registry?
The Germany Company Register is in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish languages.
Germany Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Germany has 151 embassies abroad, as well as 390 consulates and seven other representations.
Berlin, the capital of Germany, hosts 157 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 604 consulates and another 14 representations located in Germany.
Germany Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Germany. Our local partner is based in Berlin which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Germany including Munich, Hamburg, Leipzig, Stuttgart and Duesseldorf. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Germany Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Germany from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
- Germany Moody’s rating: Aaa (first obtained in 1986)
- Germany Standard & Poors rating: AAA (first obtained in 1983)
Germany Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Germany Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Germany.
Germany Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Germany. Our specialist Germany skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Germany Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Germany Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Germany. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Germany Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Germany?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company’s registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company’s finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Germany?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Germany?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.
