Fetch Document
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation fetches official PDF documents from the German business registry (handelsregister.ai) for a specified company. It is useful for retrieving authoritative documents such as shareholders lists, current or historical data extracts, and articles of association. Practical applications include verifying company ownership, reviewing official filings, or obtaining legal documents for compliance or research purposes.
Use Case Examples
- Fetch the shareholders list PDF for a company using its unique company ID.
- Download the current extract (AD) document for a company to review its latest registry data.
- Retrieve the articles of association document to understand a company's founding bylaws.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Company ID | Unique company entity ID from search results, used to specify which company's document to fetch. |
| Document Type | Type of official document to download from the registry, such as shareholders list, current extract, historical extract, or articles of association. |
Output
Binary
The node outputs the fetched document as a PDF binary file.
JSON
company_id- The unique company ID for which the document was fetched.document_type- The type of document that was fetched.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for the handelsregister.ai API to authenticate requests.
Troubleshooting
- Common issues include invalid or missing company ID, unsupported document type, or API authentication errors. Verify the company ID is correct and the API credentials are properly configured.
- If the document fails to download, check network connectivity and ensure the API endpoint is reachable.
- Error messages related to authentication usually indicate invalid or expired API credentials; re-authenticate or update the API key as needed.