Cite by HRB number + Amtsgericht, “HRB 12345 / München”, disambiguates immediately for generic company names; faster than name search.
What you can pull
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Firma & Rechtsform | Company name and legal form (GmbH, AG, KG, OHG, e.K., UG, KGaA, SE). |
| HRB / HRA + Amtsgericht | Registration number and the registering court. |
| Sitz & Geschäftsanschrift | Registered office and business address. |
| Gegenstand des Unternehmens | Business purpose. |
| Vertretungsberechtigte | Geschäftsführer (GmbH), Vorstand and Aufsichtsrat (AG), Prokuristen, with their representation rules. |
| Stamm-/Grundkapital | Share capital. |
| Branches | Zweigniederlassungen. |
| Status entries | Liquidation, insolvency, dissolution, deletion. |
| Filed documents | Gesellschaftsvertrag/Satzung, Gesellschafterlisten (GmbH ownership), Jahresabschlüsse (via Unternehmensregister). |
How Libra sources it
Libra sources Handelsregister data via OpenRegister, which aggregates the data from handelsregister.de through a structured API. That gives Libra fast, queryable access for any company name, HRB, or HRA number.These are uncertified extracts, fine for due diligence, KYC, briefing, and target research. For certified register extracts (e.g. for filing in court), order via the relevant Amtsgericht.
What you can ask
- “Pull the management and share-capital information for [Company Name AG].”
- “Wer ist aktueller Geschäftsführer der XY GmbH und wie hoch ist das Stammkapital?”
- “Which entities does [Group Name] register at its Munich address?”
- “What are the registered offices and HRB numbers for these three GmbHs?”
Setup
None. Handelsregister is Included with every Libra subscription.Tips
HRB / HRA number speeds it up
HRB / HRA number speeds it up
“HRB 12345 / Amtsgericht München” gets a faster, more precise answer than a name-only search, especially if the company name is generic.
Combine with case-law search for litigation prep
Combine with case-law search for litigation prep
Pull the company details from Handelsregister, then run a German Case Law search for any decisions naming the entity.
Cross-check ownership via the Gesellschafterliste
Cross-check ownership via the Gesellschafterliste
For GmbH ownership, the Gesellschafterliste filed with the Handelsregister is authoritative. Ask Libra to pull the most recent list when ownership matters.
Next steps
Wolters Kluwer Online
Add legal-research depth on top of company facts.
Research mode
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