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Welcome to the incorporation of your own company

Launching a new business is a life-changing move and we are here to help you making that dream a reality. We at Clevver believe that incorporating a company should be affordable, fast and as easy as buying shoes online. To reach this goals, we spend hundreds of hours with lawyers and consultants (great news: you don’t have to) to come up with the Clevver incorporation process:

Asking you about you & your business right questions
With up to 8 easy questions we can evaluate your needs.

Matching your needs
We will offer you the essential services that you will need to start the incorporation process.

Giving you the matching options
Benefit from ancillary services for your company to get off to the best possible start.

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What will the name of your company be?

GmbH

What will be the line of business of your company?

For example: restaurant, florist, consulting

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For whom do you incorporate the company?

For myself On behalf of another person or for my company As an agent

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What is your nationality?

Based on your origin, the process differs due to legal regulations. We will offer you the best and most suitable possibilities for your individual situation.

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In which language do you want to incorporate?

If you select German, you MUST speak it business fluent.

By law the incorporation process is in German language.

If you don’t speak German, we can of course provide consecutive translation to english by our lawyer.

German English

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How many directors will your company have?

1 director is included free of charge. Every additional director will be extra charged with 79,00 € - one time fee.

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For every director a copy of the passport with notarization & apostille / German consulate notarization will be required on the final notary appointments

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How many shareholders will your company have?

Up to 3 shareholder are included free of charge. Every additional shareholder will be extra charged with 79,00 € - one time fee.

total shareholders

For every shareholder a copy of the passport with notarization & apostille / German consulate notarization will be required on the final notary appointment.

Is one of the above shareholders a company?

Yes No

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Who should coordinate with notary?

In Germany, the incorporation is done at the notary. And there is free choice of notary. You could coordinate the notary appointment yourself, or you let us do it.

If you want to handle the notary appointment yourself, you need to find a notary, coordinate an appointment, make sure you have all additional documents ready and might need answer open questions of the notary on your own. If Clevver coordinates the notary appointment at a berlin-based notary, our incorporation lawyer will make sure you have all additional documents and will even be present at the notary, to help you if something is unclear or there might be an open question.

CLEVVER SHOULD TAKE CARE OF NOTARY APOINTMENT I WANT TO COORDINATE THE NOTARY APPOINTMENT MYSELF

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Can you come to Germany?

By law all founders must be present at the notary in Germany for the incorporation to be performed.

Worry not: If you can’t be present in person, there is the legal solution of a remote incorporation – which we can of course preform.

Yes, all founders can come No, please perform remote incorporation

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A case for our Executive Service

Based on your selection, to have a corporate shareholder, your incorporation is not an easy online-bookable standard case. But worry not, our incorporation experts and the legal team have also an affordable solution for your case. Please get in contact with us to get a quote for our Executive Service

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Thank you for choosing ClevverCompany for the Incorporation of your Company.

Our legal team will check your application and get in contact with you on the further process.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our legal team at any time: [email protected]

The incorporation essentials for your company

Based on your answers, these services are essential to perform your incorporation.

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The best options for your company

Congratulations, at this point, we could prepare everything, and your company could be set up.

But the devil is in the detail – especially when dealing with German laws & regulations. Worry not, our incorporation experts know these details and we are here to help. To all potential problems or tasks there are options to handle them.
In the following we will present you our options - and you can freely choose if you want our experts to help you, or not.

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Do you have an official address in Germany?

By law, companies in Germany require an official registered street address in Germany. On this address your company will be registered with local authorities. You must be able to receive letters and official documents there.

We can take care of this easily and affordably. Book your Registered Office at our representative business address in the heart of Berlin and get peace of mind.

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Do you want us to register your company at the trade office?

By law, companies are required to register with the local trade office (“Gewerbeamt”) when they start their business.

We’ve got your back on this. Our incorporation experts and lawyers will carry out the necessary registration for you and take care of all formalities.

Let Clevver do the registration

Trade Office ("Gewerbeamt") Registstration

Filing required documents in German language
Forwarding of trade license
Including government fees

299

(plus VAT )

No, thank you. I will register myself with the trade office. I’m aware, that a fail to stay compliant will lead to legal problems for me and my business. Back to previous step

Do you want us to do your company’s tax setup?

Benjamin Franklin said there are only two things certain in life: death and taxes. Getting the taxes set up right from the beginning of your corporation can be priceless.

With the right setup, we got you covered. Our incorporation experts and lawyers will ensure everything is right from the beginning.

Let Clevver do the tax setup

TAX Setup & VAT application GMBH

Preparation of the opening balance sheet
Examination of tax jurisdiction
Registration with the responsible tax office
Filing application for VAT-number with Federal Central Tax Office („Bundeszentralamt für Steuern“)
Consulting with an individual “Tax in a nutshell” document
Introduction to Accounting Partner

(plus VAT )

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Do you need the articles of association in English?

As the court language in Germany is German, your articles of association will be written in German language.

We recommend a translated version for non-German speakers.

I want the English translation

English Incorporation documents

Articles of Incorporation in English language
Managing director appointment in English language

Information:

Lawyer-performed translation

199

(plus VAT )

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Do you need a bank introduction?

Having a local bank account is essential to doing business. But due to international laws and money laundry regulations, opening a bank account abroad can be difficult, even if it is for a local company. We can introduce you to a bank, specialized on corporate customers. And we work together with for years.

I WANT TO BE INTRODUCED TO A BANK

Bank Introduction

(plus VAT )

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Your contact information

Invoicing address

Book with obligation to pay

Congratulations your own company is just a few steps away.

Thank you for choosing ClevverCompany for the Incorporation of your company.

The next steps are:

Evaluation

Our incorporation experts and lawyers will check your application and get in contact with you on the further process.
Invoice

You will receive an invoice which we ask you to pay upfront the incorporation process.
Incorporation Process

As soon as the invoice is paid, our incorporation lawyers will incorporate your company.
Certificate of Incorporation

You will receive digital or/and paper copies of all incorporation certificates.

You have received an e-mail with a PDF file in which you will find all the data you have submitted to us. Please check it and contact us if anything is incorrect.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our incorporation team at any time: [email protected]

Your selection

Do you really want to remove this option?

This option is recommended for setting up your company compliant with the local laws and regulations.

If you remove this option, you have to perform the task on your own and at your own risk of failing to comply.

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Welcome to the incorporation of your own company

What will the name of your company be?

What will be the line of business of your company?

For whom do you incorporate the company?

What is your nationality?

In which language do you want to incorporate?

How many directors will your company have?

How many shareholders will your company have?

Is one of the above shareholders a company?

Who should coordinate with notary?

Can you come to Germany?

A case for our Executive Service

Thank you for choosing ClevverCompany for the Incorporation of your Company.

The incorporation essentials for your company

The best options for your company

Do you have an official address in Germany?

Do you want us to register your company at the trade office?

Trade Office ("Gewerbeamt") Registstration

Do you want us to do your company’s tax setup?

TAX Setup & VAT application GMBH

Do you need the articles of association in English?

English Incorporation documents

Information:

Do you need a bank introduction?

Bank Introduction

Your contact information

Invoicing address

Congratulations your own company is just a few steps away.

Your selection

Do you really want to remove this option?

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