Chronological Extract

A chronological extract is a specialized commercial register extract that provides a complete and seamless depiction of a company's history. From the first entry at the registry court to the present day, this document records every name change, amendment to the articles of association, capital increase, capital reduction, change of managing director, or deletion—always in precise chronological order. This enables investors, banks, lawyers, and compliance departments to conduct a quick due diligence review and ensures maximum transparency regarding a company's development. Particularly in cases of company acquisitions, financing rounds, or credit assessments, it provides essential information to identify potential liability risks and legacy issues early on. Unlike the current commercial register extract, the chronological extract also shows outdated or deleted entries, allowing every change in the company, business purpose, or shareholder structure to be traced. The extract can be requested directly from the competent district court or online via the joint register portal of the states. Thanks to electronic signatures, it is considered an official document and can be forwarded digitally. Anyone needing a complete overview of a company's history cannot overlook the chronological commercial register extract—it is the core instrument for legal security and trust-building disclosure.

Chronological Extract provides a complete history of a company's changes since its inception. Through the handelsregister.ai API, users can query every deleted or modified entry in a structured manner to reliably document company development, management changes, and capital adjustments for due diligence analyses, risk checks, or investor reports. The chronological printout can also be downloaded as a PDF.