What is the Federal Gazette (Bundesanzeiger)?

The Federal Gazette (Bundesanzeiger) is the central platform for pronouncements and announcements, as well as for legally relevant company news. Further information about the historical background and the activities of the Federal Gazette you can find on the websites of the the publishing house under https://www.bundesanzeiger-verlag.de/ueber-uns/.

Where do I find what?

A complete table of contents of the Federal Gazette is displayed for you if you click on the header “Overview”. You can find all sections and headings of the Federal Gazette under “Useful Information - How it works - Contents” or using the search function.

How do I search?

We offer a full-text search and an advanced search. You can search through the entire Federal Gazette by specific terms. It is not possible to perform a full text search of the content of published annual financial statements and publications pursuant to sections 264, para. 3, and 264b of the Commercial Code (HGB). Using the advanced search, you can further refine the search according to specific criteria, such as publication timeframe or area.

What is the best way to print?

In the print menu, select page layout, then landscape. You can print search results and documents via your browser. Usually, a print version is available.

Why can’t I add any bookmarks?

When searching on our sites, you are navigating in a so-called “session” for security reasons. This expires after 30 minutes if you do not make any further entries. The same applies to a bookmark that you add for a publication that you find. It expires after 30 minutes.

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