BASF · Corporate hierarchy

BASF subsidiaries: 1,197 companies owned in 2026

Gain a deeper understanding of how BASF is organized around the world. Founded in 1865, BASF operates a network of 1,197 subsidiaries across 93 countries, with 169 in India (14.1%), 169 in the United States (14.1%), and 163 in Germany (13.6%). Together these three countries account for 41.9% of the companies owned by BASF.

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Total Subsidiaries1,197
Countries93
Total Revenue (est)
Founded1865
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BASF Company Facts

01

Where is BASF headquartered?

In Ludwigshafen, Germany.

02

How many subsidiaries does BASF have?

About 1,197 across 93 countries.
03

Who owns BASF?

BASF SE is publicly traded with various institutional and private shareholders.

04

Is BASF a German company?

Yes. BASF is incorporated in Germany (trade registry ID 0426111665).

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How many people work for BASF?

BASF employs around 110,000 people worldwide.

Corporate structure and subsidiaries

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How We Track BASF’s Global to Local Headquarters

At CompanyData.com, company profiles like BASF’s follow a three-level headquarters model: Global, National, and Local. This setup shows how all entities fit into the bigger corporate family.

The three key levels explained

  • Global Headquarters — BASF SE serves as the global headquarter, based in Ludwigshafen, Germany, leading the group worldwide.
  • National Headquarters — These country-specific offices manage local business activities and report up to the global headquarter. Examples include BASF Corporation in the USA and BASF Canada Inc.
  • Local Headquarters — Regional subsidiaries supervise production facilities, plants, and local operations, ensuring market compliance and brand presence.

Each entity has a unique ID, allowing you to link all subsidiaries to their parent companies, follow ownership chains, and integrate these details into your systems.

How control is defined

Control happens when a company owns over 50% of another company. We classify these as controlled subsidiaries. Our focus on majority ownership shows clear corporate structures. This helps to simplify understanding complex ownership networks like BASF’s and can be applied to any large multinational.

Why this insight matters

This model identifies key decision-makers within the BASF Group, eases compliance and risk checks, and assists M&A and market studies. By mapping each company with verified ownership data, CompanyData.com offers users a clear view of BASF’s corporate setup. With over 1,245 subsidiaries in 78 countries, including extensive presence in Germany (German data), the USA (USA data), China (China data) and Brazil (Brazil data), our platform brings transparency to complex global corporate networks.
 

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