Germany

We form a German company for you, no matter where in the country you would like to domicile it. In preparation for the incorporation we clear all necessary questions for you. These are in particular the name of the company, the purpose of society, the definition of the share type or the division of the common units.

To avoid unnecessary inquiries as a part of the entraining of the commercial registry employees, we will make the preparation of the memorandum and articles on your behalf and, with our experience and expertise, we will stand at your disposal for any related questions.

Once we know what the intended name of your company, the purpose of the company, intended share denomination, the intended domiciliation are, we can start on the formation process.
The German Law requires that all company formations will need to be notarized. Through to our vast network we co-operate with Notaries across the country, offering a smooth process of registration.

A German Limited requires a capital of 50,000 € and must be deposited with 25 % only - 12,500 € at establishment for registered shares. The holders of ordinary shares are shown in the commercial register. A Share capital of 50,000 € has to be up in full for anonymous bearer shares.

The German Limited plays a leading role in German and international business and is suitable for larger SME's or businesses with a high demand of capital. If you are not sure, consider a German GmbH as an option or alternative as it is more flexible and less regulated by law.

• Only one founder - natural or legal person – is required
• Share capital of 50,000 €, paid at least 25% of the share capital, at least 12,500 € for registered shares
• Share capital of 50,000 €, fully paid upon anonymous bearer shares
• After registration of the Company, the paid in share capital is free for use
• Average tax burden in comparison with other European countries
• Ideal also for holding structures in combination with other EU-jurisdictions
• No restrictions of domicile and establishment of companies for EU citizens
• Unbeatable Economic Stronghold
• Access to highly educated workforce

A German GmbH requires a capital of 25,000 € and must be deposited with 50 % - 12,500 € at establishment. The holders of ordinary shares are shown in the commercial register. Anonymisation is posible via trust mandates only.

The German GmbH plays a leading role in German and international business and is suitable as an alternative for our German Limited as it is more flexible and less regulated by law.

Since 2008, there's an option for a "Mini" GmbH, similiar to a UK Limited.

• Only one founder - natural or legal person – is required
• Share capital of 25,000 €, paid up with a minimum of 12,500 €
• Legal requirement to paid up at least 50% of its share capital
• After registration of the Company, the paid in share capital is free for use
• Average tax burden in comparison with other European countries
• Ideal for holding structures in combination with other EU-jurisdictions
• Ideal also for Startups and small businesses
• No restrictions of domicile and establishment of companies for EU citizens
• Unbeatable Economic Stronghold
• Access to highly educated workforce

A German "Mini" GmbH requires a minimum capital of 1 €. However, it is mandatory to pay 25 % of its profits into a separate account until the normal minimum capital of a GmbH - 25,000 € - is reached. The holders of ordinary shares are shown in the commercial register. Anonymisation is posible via trust mandates only.

The German GmbH plays a minor role in German and international business and is suitable as an alternative for an UK Limited for German customers.

• Only one founder - natural or legal person – is required
• Share capital of 1 € only
• Legal requirement to account for 25 % of its profits in a separate account until the capital of a normal GmbH of 25,000 € is reached
• => this part of profits cannot paid out to business owners
• After registration of the Company, the paid in share capital is free for use
• Average tax burden in comparison with other European countries
• Ideal for Startups and small businesses
• No restrictions of domicile and establishment of companies for EU citizens
• Unbeatable Economic Stronghold
• Access to highly educated workforce