Why are eGbR details only visible to Premium Services users?

What is an eGbR?

An eGbR is a civil law partnership that has been entered in the Gesellschaftsregister to increase legal certainty and transparency, for example in property ownership or contractual relationships. Unlike the Handelsregister, however, the Gesellschaftsregister is not designed as a fully public register, and access to its contents is more restricted.

Why is detailed eGbR data restricted?

Several legal and regulatory factors limit how eGbR data can be displayed:

1. Data protection and privacy (GDPR / DSGVO)

   eGbR entries frequently include personal data, such as the names of partners and private or business addresses. Under EU data protection law, the publication of personal data requires a clear legal basis. As a result, unrestricted public display may not always be legally permissible.

2. Limited public access to the Gesellschaftsregister

   Access to the Gesellschaftsregister is generally more limited than access to the Handelsregister. In many cases, detailed information may only be accessed if a legitimate interest can be demonstrated under applicable law, which restricts broad public dissemination.

3. Confidentiality of partnership relationships

   Civil law partnerships often involve personal or closely held business relationships. Partnership structures and partner details may also involve confidentiality considerations, further limiting what can be made openly available.

4. Scope of publicly available information

   Only a minimal set of facts—such as the existence of an eGbR—can be considered generally public. More detailed information, including partner identities or addresses, is treated as non-public or semi-public data.

North Data therefore limits detailed eGbR information to authenticated Premium Services users in order to balance transparency, legal compliance, and responsible data access.