Handelsregister
Handelsregister is the official commercial register used in several German-speaking countries, serving as the public registry for companies and certain commercial partnerships. It records essential information about business entities to provide legal certainty, transparency, and publicity for commerce and civil life.
In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the register has similar core functions but is organized according to
Access is public: interested parties may consult the register to verify a company’s status and details. In
Effects and significance: registration generally creates or confirms legal personality and the authority to represent the