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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/.
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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.
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