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Benefits of Incorporating a Company in Germany

  • Germany stands as one of the most robust and reliable economies globally, contributing a remarkable third to the European Union's Gross Domestic Product. Its international prestige has been forged through decades of stability and trust, positioning it as a beacon of security in the economic sphere. 
  • Germany plays a significant role in the European Union's economy, accounting for 22% of its total GDP. This substantial contribution underscores the country's economic strength and stability within the region.
  • Germany has a highly qualified population. In recent years, SMEs in the country have reaped immense benefits thanks to incentive programs such as grants.
  •  In Germany, there is a high level of commercial transparency. Government initiatives to support businesses are favorable, and financing for businesses is straightforward.
  • Accessibility to a labor market that has been liberalized. Efficient means of transportation are accessible. 
  • Financial institutions grant long-term loans at lower interest rates. 

  Recommended Business   Activities in Germany

  • Export-oriented manufacturing
     
  • Renewable energy
     
  • Agricultural technology
     
  • IT and software development
     
  • Environmental technology
     
  • Logistics and transportation
     
  •  Tourism and hospitality
     
  • Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals
     
  • E-commerce
     
  • Importing and Exporting of products

Legislation in Germany

  • Location: Western Europe
  • Total area: 357,021 km²
  • Population: 83,349,300 (2021)
  • Capital: Berlin
  • Currency: Euro (EUR)
  • Dialing code: +49
  • Official language: German 
  • Ethnic groups: Germans 92%, post-Soviet emigrants 2.69%, Turks 2.14%, others 3.17% Literacy rate 99% (2019)
  • Credit rating: AAA 
  • Type of government: Federal parliamentary republic
  • Executive branch: Federal government composed of a chancellor and ministers. 
  • Legislative branch: Federal government composed of a chancellor and ministers.  
  • Judicial branch: Federal Supreme Court (Bundesgerichtshof), Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht), Federal Administrative Court, Federal Labor Court, Federal Social Court, and Federal Finance Court. Civil law legal system

Tax System:

  • Personal tax: 0-45% 
  • Corporate tax: 30% 
  • Corporate tax (in detail): The income tax is applied at a rate of 15%. The general rates of income tax and trade tax can be around 30% in Berlin and 33% in Munich. Capital gains tax 15% Capital gains tax. 
  • VAT: 19% VAT.
  • Details: The standard VAT rate is 19%. For some types of goods and services - 7%. 
  • Withholding tax: tax 25% (dividend), 0% (interest), 15% (royalty)
  •  Other taxes: Property tax, inheritance tax, transfer tax, municipal trade tax, social security contribution 
  • Change control: No 
  • Government rate: No 
  • Stamp duty: No

Types of Company in Germany:

  • Limited Liability Company (GmbH).

Shareholders in a private limited company are only liable for the amount they have contributed as share capital. This type of company does not have publicly traded shares. To form a GmbH, a minimum share capital of €25,000 is necessary.


The creation of a company in Germany:

  • The first phase of registering a German company is deciding the legal structure of the company. An entrepreneur can choose to establish a limited liability company, a joint-stock company, a branch... 
  • Choosing the company name.                                                     (https://www.unternehmensregister.de)
  • Verify the company name.
  • Once the company name is decided, it must be verified in the commercial register (Handelsregister). 
  • Draft the bylaws 
  • Open a business bank account
  • A bank account must be opened for the registration of the German company to deposit the required amount of the company's share capital. 
  • Register in the commercial registry 
  • Tax registration

What is included in our register company:

  • German Company Formation - GMBH / UG
  • German Government Registration Fees
  • Registered Office for 1 Year
  • Registered Agent for 1 Year
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association
  • Register of Directors
  • Register of Shareholders
  • Open Bank Account
  • Virtual Office (optional, 1 year contract) 
  • Insurance Commercial (optional)
  • Trademark (optional)
  • Virtual receptionist (optional)
  • Telephone Local (optional)
  • Accounting service (optional, referred to a commercial partner)

 

 

PACKAGE CONTENT
 

Limited Liability Company (GmbH).

  •  German Company Formation - GMBH / UG
  • German Government Registration Fees
  • Registered Office for 1 Year
  • Registered Agent for 1 Year
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association
  • Register of Directors
  • Register of Shareholders

Optional Services:

  • Virtual Office (1 year contract) 
  • Open bank account
  • Insurance Commercial 
  • Trademark 
  • Virtual receptionist
  • Telephone Local 
  • Web domain (com.de)
  • Accounting service (referred to a commercial partner)

 Requirements to register a company in Germany:
 

  • Choosing the company name (https://www.unternehmensregister.de)
  • Director(s). Name, address, passport number, nationality, and current occupation (At least one required and can be corporate)  Shareholder(s). 
  • Name, address, passport number, nationality, and current occupation, and the number of shares to be issued to each shareholder.  
  • A brief description of the Company's planned activities and the countries of operation.  
  • The source of the funds that will be invested in the company, for example, derived from the savings of the salary earned working as xxxxx for the company yyyy for zz years.  
  • Copy of Shareholders' Passports.

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