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Company Formation in Germany
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Up to 3 shareholders included
Up to 1 managing director included
Name and registration check
Standard shareholder agreement (“Musterprotokoll”) in German language
Required share capital 1 €, can be up to 7000 €.
Additional services:
- Introduction to a notary for the incorporation act.
- How-to documents for registration with trade office as well as tax authorities.
Attention:
- Notary fees and costs for authorities are not included.
- The notary provides the incorporation documents.
Available Add-ons
Any additional managing director
Each additional managing director, above the already included managing director
79 €
One more shareholder
Each additional shareholder, above the already included 3 shareholders
79 €
Corporate Shareholder
A shareholder who is himself a company from Germany. Creating individual articles of association through our partner lawyer *.
199 €
A shareholder who is himself a company from an EU country (incl. UK). Creating individual articles of association through our partner lawyer
299 €
A shareholder who is himself a company from a country outside the EU. Creating individual articles of association through our partner lawyer *.
499 €
Accompanied notary appointment & notarization UG
We organize a notary appointment. Our lawyer attends the appointment and accompanies the notarization procedure. Includes a consecutive translation from German into English.
Attention: Notary fees are NOT included.
699 €
Commercial register registration
Performed by the notary public.
Additional fees apply and are not included. Costs of approx. 155 € are incurred for the entry in the commercial register.
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Trade Office Registration
Companies are required by law to register with the local trade office when they start their business. *
(You can do the business registration yourself, here costs iHv. 13.00-31.00 EUR)
299 €
Tax office & sales tax
German shareholders
Preparation of opening balance sheet for easy application.
optional
Non-German shareholders
Preparation of opening balance sheet for easy application.
Introduction of one of our partner companies for accounting / year end filings. **
optional
VAT Application
Preparation of your tax office questionnaire for your VAT ID application **
optional
Bank Introduction
Presentation of a German bank for opening a German bank account.
Incl.
Remote incorporation
Official representation by the founding attorney at the German notary, via Power of attorney (Handlunsgvollmacht).*
Attention:
- Does not include costs for your notary, costs of an apostille or costs at a German consulate.
399 €
Incorporation documents in English
Sample Memorandum and Articles of Association in English.
Appointment of the managing director in English.
99 €
Printed documents
Printed Certificate of Incorporation.
Printed memorandum and articles of association.
Printed extract from the commercial register.
Shipping (including tracking)
Incl.
Individual legal advice
Individual consultation with our lawyer. Per 30 minutes.*
149 €
* The prices stated here are attorney's fees (net only). The legal services are provided by lawyer Alexander von Engelhardt, Hardenbergstr. 12, 10623 Berlin. Clevver GmbH does not provide legal advice itself.
** Clevver GmbH does not provide legal advice itself. The Clevver GmbH works together with different lawyers and tax advisors, who provide the necessary individual legal advice.
25,000 € share capital required
(12,500 € must have been paid into the bank account)
Up to 3 shareholders included
Up to 1 managing director included
Verification of name and registration
Standard shareholder agreement (“Musterprotokoll”) in German language
Further support services:
- Information and intro to a notary for the actual incorporation
- How-to documents for registration with the trade office as well as tax office
Attention:
- Notary fees and costs for offices are not included.
- The notary provides the incorporation document.
Available Add-ons
Any additional managing director
Each additional managing director, above the already included managing director
79 €
One more shareholder
Each additional shareholder, above the already included 3 shareholders
79 €
Corporate Shareholder
A shareholder who is himself a company from Germany. Creating individual articles of association through our partner lawyer *.
199 €
A shareholder who is himself a company from a country outside the EU. Creating individual articles of association through our partner lawyer *.
299 €
Accompanied notary appointment & notarization GmbH
We organize a notary appointment. Our lawyer attends the appointment and accompanies the notarization procedure. Includes a consecutive translation from German into English.
Attention: Notary fees are NOT included.
1199 €
Commercial register registration
Performed by the notary public.
Additional fees apply and are not included. Costs of approx. 155 € are incurred for the entry in the commercial register.
Trade Office Registration
Companies are required by law to register with the local trade office when they start their business. *
(You can do the business registration yourself, here costs iHv. 13.00-31.00 EUR)
299 €
Tax office & sales tax
German shareholders
Preparation of opening balance sheet for easy application.
optional
Non-German shareholders
Preparation of opening balance sheet for easy application.
Introduction of one of our partner companies for accounting / year end filings. **
optional
VAT Application
Preparation of your tax office questionnaire for your VAT ID application **
optional
Bank Introduction
Presentation of a German bank for opening a German bank account.
Incl.
Remote incorporation
Official representation by the founding attorney at the German notary, via Power of attorney (Handlunsgvollmacht).*
Attention:
- Does not include costs for your notary, costs of an apostille or costs at a German consulate.
399 €
Incorporation documents in English
Sample Memorandum and Articles of Association in English.
Appointment of the managing director in English.
99 €
Printed documents
Printed Certificate of Incorporation.
Printed memorandum and articles of association.
Printed extract from the commercial register.
Shipping (including tracking)
Incl.
Individual legal advice
Individual consultation with our lawyer. Per 30 minutes.*
149 €
* The prices stated here are attorney's fees (net only). The legal services are provided by lawyer Alexander von Engelhardt, Hardenbergstr. 12, 10623 Berlin. Clevver GmbH does not provide legal advice itself.
** Clevver GmbH does not provide legal advice itself. The Clevver GmbH works together with different lawyers and tax advisors, who provide the necessary individual legal advice.
We also offer Shelf Company Solutions
Benefits of a shelf company:
Each of our shelf companies is certified to have not been trading and having the ability to trade in virtually any business area.
Buy the company - change the name - and your business is ready to start.
Get in contact with our Legal Team
Company formation process
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Fill out the online
application contact form -
Our legal team will
shortly get back to you with an offer -
When all is clear on both
sides your company gets registered -
You will receive all
necessary documents
Basics & Requirements
Type of company | Under Civil Law |
Basis of legal system | German companies are regulated under federal law. |
Governing corporate legislation | Very stable jurisdiction with an excellent reputation. |
Minimum directors/shareholders | Minimum of 1 director and 1 shareholder. |
Information published relating to company officers | Upon registration of the company, the names of company officers will appear on public record. |
Paid up capital requirement | Minimum share capital: €1 for UG, € 25.000 for GmbH. |
Accounting requirement | |
Taxation | undefined |
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Clevver Tax and Accounting
Manage tax & accounting and filings easily in our compliance center
- Compliance calendar to keep your company compliant
- Important dates for tax filings, state filings and many more
- Book all tax and accounting services
Do you have any questions?
Our professional team is available to deal with your enquiries regarding any of your questions on company formation around the globe.
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.
BANK ACCOUNT SERVICE
Together with our banking partner network, we can offer (remote) bank accounts in the US, Europe and Asia. Most bank accounts come with credit cards / debit cards and are multi currency accounts.
Please be aware that final decision (KYC Process) on a bank account is made by the bank
ClevverCompany Services
We offer many additional services next to the company formation itself. For more information, click on the links or send us an inquiry.
- Taxation & Accounting Service
- Compliance Center
- ClevverCrypto Service
- Shelf company solutions
- Legal Address for your company
- Offshore company setup
- US Bank account setup
Clevver GmbH does not provide any legal advice itself. Clevver GmbH cooperates with various lawyers and tax advisors who provide the necessary individual legal advice.
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