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Search insolvency proceedings

Search all German insolvency proceedings — for companies and natural persons — sourced from the official insolvency announcements (Insolvenzbekanntmachungen). Combine a free-text query with structured filters to find exactly the proceedings you care about. Cost: 10 credits per search

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Query and Filters

The free-text query matches debtor names, case numbers, administrator names, and courts. Filters narrow results by:
  • Proceeding attributes: current_status, proceeding_kind (regular or consumer insolvency), administration_kind (external administration, self administration, protective shield), insolvency_grounds, has_open_insolvency
  • Debtor attributes: debtor_kind (legal or natural person), debtor_legal_form
  • Location: court, city
  • Dates (YYYY-MM-DD, range via min/max): opened_at, closed_at, last_event_at, claims_filing_deadline
  • Entity links: company_id, person_id — resolve a proceeding directly to a company or person in OpenRegister
See the filtering guide for the full field list and filter types.

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Use Cases

Risk Monitoring: Screen your customer and supplier base for open insolvency proceedings. Filter by has_open_insolvency = true and company_id to check specific counterparties before extending credit. Distressed-Asset Sourcing: Find newly opened proceedings in your target region or industry by filtering on opened_at ranges, court, and proceeding_kind — a reliable early signal for restructuring and acquisition opportunities. Claims Management: Track claims_filing_deadline dates across proceedings you are involved in, so filing windows are never missed.