The Official Extract from the Commercial or Trade Register is a formal, certified registry document that confirms the legal existence and status of a company as recorded by the competent registration authority in its country of incorporation. Issued directly from the official commercial registry or through authorized data channels, this Extract serves as legal proof of registration and is often required for compliance, legal, financial, and administrative purposes, including international transactions, cross-border business, due diligence, and corporate onboarding.

How It Works

1. Order the Extract using the form on this page. For any questions before placing your order, our Support Team is available to assist you.

2. Receive your Extract as a digitally certified document via email. If needed, we also provide hard copies by Mail or International Express Courier.

What Information is Included in the Official Extract

The content of the Official Extract from the Commercial or Trade Register depends on the national registry, but it generally includes the following verified information:

1. Company Identification

• Official registered name of the company
• Commercial registration number
• Date of incorporation and registration
• Country and competent authority of registration
• Legal form of the entity (e.g., LLC, PLC, GmbH, SA, BV)
• Current legal status (e.g., Active, Suspended, Under Liquidation, Dissolved)

2. Registered Address

• Legal seat (registered office address)
• Secondary or correspondence addresses (if filed)

3. Share Capital and Structure

• Authorized capital
• Paid-up capital
• Number of shares issued and types of shares (if applicable)

4. Directors and Management

• Names of directors, managing partners, or administrators
• Legal representatives and authorized signatories
• Appointment dates and representation rights

5. Shareholders and Beneficial Owners (only in countries where this information is filed and accessible)

• Names and shareholding structure
• Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) – where disclosure is mandatory

6. Activities and Licensing

• Company object and declared business activities
• Industry classification (NAICS, SIC, or local equivalent)
• Commercial license or registration codes (if part of the extract)

7. Filing History and Status

• Confirmation of company’s registration status and current standing
• Dates of last filing or amendment (e.g., changes in management, name, or capital)

8. Registry Authority Details

• Issuing authority and registry seal or certification code
• Date of issue of the extract
• Unique document reference or verification number (where applicable)

Default language: English
Translation into any other language available upon request (see Additional Services)

Requirements

To request an Official Extract, we require:

• The official name of the company
• The country of registration
• Registration number (optional but recommended for precision and speed)

Turnaround Time

• Instant availability for companies in most countries with digital registry systems
• For other jurisdictions or manually accessed registries, the Extract will be ready within approximately 5 business days
• Express Service is available upon request

Additional Services

To support your legal, administrative, and international needs, Creditus.org offers the following additional services:

• Certified Sworn Translation – in any required language
• Notarization – for official use in your jurisdiction
• Apostille – in accordance with the Hague Convention
• Embassy Legalization – for countries not party to the Apostille Convention
• Official Corporate Documents – including Certificates of Incorporation, Articles of Association, Good Standing Certificates, etc.
• Debt Collection Service – launch recovery proceedings using verified registry data

Disclaimer

This product description is intended for informational purposes only. The final content of the Official Extract may vary depending on the legal disclosure requirements and practices of the registry authority in the country of incorporation. Certain information may not be available, applicable, or disclosed under local law. CREDITUS is not responsible for omissions where data is restricted or does not exist in the official registry.