Entry in the Commercial Register as a partnership limited by shares (KGaA)
The partnership limited by shares (KGaA) only becomes a legal entity when it is entered in the commercial register. As the KGaA is a corporation, it is entered in section B of the commercial register.
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Basic information
The commercial register is a public register kept by the local courts. It serves to ensure legal certainty in commercial transactions, as the factual and legal circumstances, the disclosure of which is of particular interest to the general public, are fully and reliably documented. There are two sections:
- Section A: For sole traders and partnerships (e.K., OHG, KG)
- Section B: For corporations (GmbH, AG)
The commercial register is a public record. This means that legal transactions in good faith are protected to a limited extent in their trust in the accuracy of the entries and announcements.
The content of the entry is published ex officio in the electronic Federal Gazette. In principle, all entries are published in full.
The entry in the commercial register must be applied for in electronic form at the locally competent district court. The signature of the merchant or the person or body authorized to represent the company must be certified by a notary. Depending on the form of the company, different information must be provided and attachments added.
Requirements
Please contact the responsible office.
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Procedure
The registration of a company in the commercial register section B is generally carried out by a notary.
The entry itself is made by the local court.
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Necessary Documents
- Please contact the responsible office.
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Competent Department
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Amtsgericht Bremen – Registergericht –
- +49 421 361 57625
- Hans-Böckler-Straße 50, 28217 Bremen
- Website
- schiffsregister
@amtsgericht. bremen. de - Legally secure e-communication more
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Deadlines & processing time
How long does it take to process
The registration court must decide on the registration immediately after receipt of the application. If all documents are available and no objections by the court are necessary, registrations are usually made within a few working days.
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 30.04.2026