Germany Company Formation FAQ
Common questions about forming a company in Germany. General information only, not legal or tax advice.
How to Form a German Company
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Tell Us Your Plans
Send your details through the quote form. We explain the GmbH and UG options and connect you with a Germany service provider where appropriate.
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KYC & Documents
The provider verifies identity and collects the usual documents: passport and proof of address for individuals, and incorporation documents for corporate shareholders.
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Notarial Incorporation & Capital
The deed of incorporation is executed before a German notary and the share capital is arranged, with a bank confirmation before commercial-register entry.
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Registration, Tax & Compliance
The company is entered in the commercial register, tax and VAT registrations are coordinated, and assistance may be provided with opening a corporate account.
What You Receive
- ✓ Notarial deed & articles
- ✓ Commercial register (Handelsregister) entry
- ✓ Tax number & VAT ID, where applicable.
- ✓ Business registration (Gewerbeanmeldung), where applicable.
- ✓ Corporate document set
Timelines depend on KYC, notary scheduling, capital deposit and register processing. We confirm expected turnaround with your quote.
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