Handelsregister API

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Key Features

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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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Organization Data Access

The Organizations API provides comprehensive access to organization 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 organization 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.