Knowledge & Insights
Expert knowledge about Firmenbuch data, compliance and business in Austria.
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Annual financial statements (Jahresabschlüsse) are now clean JSON
We updated our document endpoint. Austrian Jahresabschluss XML filings are now parsed into typed JSON with balance sheet, income statement, and KPI breakdowns.
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Payment Infrastructure Updates: Non-Expiring Credits & Trial Requirements
An update on our billing system: overage packs now stay in your account forever, and free trial activations now require standard payment verification.
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EU Sanctions Checker: Screen companies in the dashboard and via API
Screen business partners and suppliers against official EU sanction lists directly in the dashboard or via REST API.
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New Company Finder: Track company changes & new incorporations
Track newly incorporated Austrian businesses and official company changes. Available in the dashboard and via API (Beta).
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VAT Validation: Verify EU & Austrian UID numbers
Verify Austrian and EU UID numbers and confirm company names directly in the dashboard or via REST API.
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Connecting AI coding agents to company data with Model Context Protocol
Use OpenCode, Claude Desktop, or Cursor to search Austrian company registers and read balance sheets directly from your agent prompt.
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Testing integrations for free with our new developer sandbox
Test integrations and verify Austrian Firmenbuch JSON response structures without consuming trial credits. Here is how to use the new Sandbox API.
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Understanding the differences between VAT IDs, FNs, and the company register
VAT IDs, FNs, and the company register are frequently mixed up in B2B transactions. We explain how tax IDs, registration numbers, and registry databases differ.
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When to use a company register lookup
A company register lookup saves time and helps mitigate risk. Discover when verifying B2B partner data is most valuable for sales, onboarding, and operations.
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Exploring the API with our new OpenAPI specification
Import every endpoint into Postman, Insomnia, or your code generation pipeline with a single file. Here is how.
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Updating our subscription tiers and adding overage packs
We are introducing three new subscription tiers: Starter, Pro, and Business, along with flexible overage credits to help you handle traffic spikes.
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Querying Austrian insolvency records via the Edikte API
Track business risk programmatically. Our new Edikte endpoints allow you to search and retrieve insolvency filings directly.
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Adding Czech Republic company search to the API
You can now query companies registered in the Czech Republic. We integrated the official ARES database for cross-border searches.
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Structured document filtering for the company register
Sifting through hundreds of registry documents is tedious. Learn how to use our document metadata to filter and sort commercial register files.
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The firmafind API: Integrate Austrian company data directly into your app
Stop copy-pasting company records. Use our REST API to automate credit checks, compliance, and B2B CRM data.