Branch registrations (high level)

Companies can register branches and establish cross‑border structures. Depending on the structure, register entries may include branch-related information or be used as part of documentation for foreign registrations. The details depend on the corporate setup and the destination jurisdiction.

EUID concept (European Unique Identifier)

Within the EU, registers can use structured identifiers to support cross‑border interoperability. In practice, the key identity anchors remain the national register references (court + section + number) and the registered company name/seat.

Practical use

When verifying a cross‑border structure, use the German register extract as the anchor and then validate the linked foreign registration using that anchor. Capture dates and references in both jurisdictions.

What to capture for cross-border matching

• German register court + HRB/HRA + number
• Registered name and seat
• Branch/foreign registration references (as shown in documents)
• Issue dates of extracts from each jurisdiction

Related pages

• Certified copies & apostille — Cross‑border structures often require certified documents.
• Handelsregister overview — Baseline registry concepts.