What is the Extract from the Business Register?
An Extract from the Business Register is an official document containing key legally relevant data and information on companies and other entities subject to business law. It is based on the data contained in the public Business Register of the Republic of Austria and serves to provide legal transparency in business transactions.
Retrieve an Extract from the Business Register
Enter the company name, Business Register Number (FN) or VAT Identification Number (UID) to receive the current extract instantly.
The following information is included in an Extract from the Business Register
An Extract from the Business Register contains, among other things, the following details:
- Business Register Number (FN)
- Company name
- Legal form
- Registered office of the company and any branch offices
- Business address relevant for service of documents
- Short description of the business activity
- Date of conclusion of the articles of association
- Names and dates of birth of persons authorised to represent the company, Authorised Signatories (Prokuristen) and liquidators
- For Unlimited Partnerships, Limited Partnerships and Acquisition Companies: information on partners, limited partners and their contributions
- For Limited Liability Companies (GmbH) and Joint-Stock Companies (AG): names and dates of birth of supervisory board members
- For Limited Liability Companies (GmbH): names of shareholders, capital contributions and paid-in amounts
- Share capital or registered capital depending on legal form
- Other legal information, such as the date on which the company commenced business or the initiation of insolvency proceedings
An Extract from the Business Register may contain both current and historical data, providing a comprehensive overview of a company’s development.
Official information and the option to perform an online enquiry can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJ).
Example Extract from the Business Register
