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Why are eGbR details only visible to Premium Service users?

This article explains why detailed information on registered civil law partnerships (eGbR), a legal form that exists only in Germany, is subject to stricter legal and regulatory requirements than data from the commercial register and is therefore available exclusively to premium service users on North Data.

What is an eGbR?

An eGbR is a civil law partnership that has been entered into 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 visibility 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. Unrestricted public display is therefore not always 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, which restricts broad public dissemination.

3. Confidentiality of partnership relationships
Civil law partnerships often involve personal or closely held business relationships. Disclosure of internal structures or partner details may be subject to 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.