Opening a German branch? Get your commercial register extract translated
German notaries, courts, and banks require certified German translations of your foreign Handelsregisterauszug (commercial register extract). Our sworn translators deliver translations accepted by every Registergericht, notary, and financial institution in Germany.
You usually receive your quote within a few hours, often sooner.
Why does it need to be certified?
In Germany, official translations must be done by a vereidigter Übersetzer, a translator officially sworn in by a German court. When you register a branch office, form a GmbH & Co. KG, or open a business bank account, German authorities will only accept translations bearing the sworn translator's stamp and signature. An in-house or general translation will be rejected, potentially delaying your entire project by weeks. Our network of sworn translators ensures your Commercial Register extract translation meets every formal requirement.
From foreign extract to German-ready translation in 5 steps
Send your document
Upload or email a clear scan of your Commercial Register extract. A PDF from your national company registry works perfectly.
Receive your quote
You usually receive your quote within a few hours, often sooner.
Confirm with one click
Click the confirmation button in your quote email. Your sworn translator starts immediately, no account needed.
Receive your translation
Get your certified translation as a PDF by email, followed by the stamped original by post. Ready for notaries and authorities.
Pay at your convenience
Your invoice arrives with the translation. You have 14 days to pay by bank transfer, after you've reviewed everything.
When foreign companies need this translation
German bureaucracy is thorough. Whether you're establishing a presence in Germany or working with German partners, your company's legal existence must be proven through translated official documents. Here are the most common scenarios where you'll need a certified translation of your Commercial Register extract:
Opening a German branch office
Registering a Zweigniederlassung (branch) requires filing with the local Registergericht through a German notary.
- Commercial Register extract of parent company
- Articles of association
- Proof of directors' authority
Forming a GmbH & Co. KG with foreign partner
When a foreign company joins as Komplementär or Kommanditist, the notary requires translated proof of corporate existence.
- Commercial Register extract
- Shareholders' agreement
- Passport copies of managing directors
Opening a business bank account
German banks require up-to-date proof that your company exists and who can represent it.
- Commercial Register extract (recent)
- Constitutional documents
- ID copies of authorized signatories
Participating in tenders or signing contracts
Public authorities and large German corporations often require proof of your company's legal status and signatory powers.
- Commercial Register extract
- Articles of association
- Power of attorney if applicable
What we need from you
Getting your Commercial Register extract translated is straightforward. Here's your checklist:
- A clear scan or PDF of your Commercial Register extract (the original stays with you)
- The extract should be recent: most German notaries and courts accept documents not older than 3 to 6 months
- Target language: German (for use in Germany) or English (for international transactions)
- Information about your deadline if time-sensitive: notary appointment, bank meeting, or filing date
Good to know
Depending on your home country, you may also need an apostille or legalisation on your original document before translation. Countries that signed the Hague Convention use the apostille process. We can advise you on what's needed for your specific situation.
Need your extract translated for a notary appointment?
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Your questions answered
Delivery usually takes 3 to 6 working days; it may vary depending on the language and scope. Your personal delivery time is stated in your quote. We recommend planning backwards from your notary appointment or bank deadline and contacting us early if timing is tight.
A clear scan or PDF is sufficient for us to prepare your certified translation. You keep your original safe. However, when you attend your notary appointment or bank meeting, bring the original extract along, as the notary may want to compare it to the translation.
Yes. Our translations are prepared exclusively by sworn translators (öffentlich bestellte und allgemein beeidigte Übersetzer) who are officially recognized by German courts. Every translation includes the translator's stamp, signature, and certification clause, exactly what the Registergericht, notaries, and banks require.
You pay after you receive your translation. The invoice arrives together with your completed document. You then have 14 days to review the translation and pay by bank transfer. No upfront payment required.
German notaries and courts typically require extracts not older than 3 months, sometimes up to 6 months. For sensitive transactions like company formations or high-value contracts, they may insist on extracts issued within just a few weeks. Always confirm the specific requirements with your notary or bank before ordering your extract from your home registry.
Often needed together
English certified translations
For international business transactions, you may need corporate documents translated into or from English alongside your German translations.
Spanish certified translations
Spanish and Latin American companies opening German branches often need a package of translated documents: Commercial Register extract, articles of association, and director IDs.
Turkish certified translations
Turkish businesses establishing a presence in Germany frequently require multiple corporate documents translated into German by sworn translators.
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