Section B (HRB)

Section B (HRB) is the part of the German commercial registry where corporations such as GmbH, UG (limited liability), Aktiengesellschaft (AG), and Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (KGaA) are officially registered. Each entry in the commercial registry receives a unique HRB number, for example, HRB 98765, which is published along with the company's registered office and the competent registry court. This registry number serves creditors, business partners, and investors as a quick reference to access current company information, shareholder lists, articles of association amendments, or liquidation notes. For founders, an entry in Section B signals the successful establishment of the company and the legally effective limitation of liability. As the commercial registry is a public register, credit agencies, banks, and authorities can access the records at any time to check a company's creditworthiness, representation authority, and legal structure. Anyone wishing to establish or acquire a corporation should be familiar with the requirements for commercial registry entry, notarial registration, and the fee schedule of the registry court. Regular updates in the HRB ensure transparency, legal certainty, and trust in German business transactions.

Section B (HRB) identifies corporations in the German commercial registry. The handelsregister.ai API provides the HRB number and registry court along with company data, financial reports, and history, enabling users to uniquely identify GmbH, UG, or AG, automate compliance checks, and enrich lead data.