Extract (Handelsregisterauszug)

An extract from the commercial register, often referred to as a Handelsregisterauszug, is the official document that summarizes all the register data of a company stored in the commercial register. It quickly and legally provides key information such as company name, legal form, registered office, management, power of attorney, share capital, register number, as well as registration and deletion notes. Searchers – such as business partners, banks, investors, or lawyers – use the Handelsregisterauszug for credit checks, risk assessment, or contract preparation. There is a distinction between the uncertified extract (a cost-effective PDF or paper printout) and the certified extract with the official stamp of the registry court, which serves as proof to authorities and notaries. Additionally, there are different forms: The current extract shows the current register status, the chronological extract lists all changes in chronological order, while the historical extract also contains deleted entries. A Handelsregisterauszug can be ordered online via the joint register portal of the states or directly from the responsible district court; the processing time usually takes a few minutes. By transparently disclosing company data, the Handelsregisterauszug creates legal certainty, strengthens trust in business transactions, and simplifies company research.

The Handelsregisterauszug consolidates all official register information of a company – from company name, registered office, legal form, and register number to managing director and authorized signatory details, as well as capital and historical data. Through the handelsregister.ai API, these contents can be digitally retrieved and automatically integrated into workflows, risk checks, or lead research, without having to manually order an extract from the registry court.