Offshore Germany

Registration of a company in Germany: features of the procedure and doing business

Germany is a member of the G7 group and has a stable economy. This makes this state attractive for doing business; moreover, the government strongly encourages the development and founding of enterprises. The Crystal Tax service has a service that helps you complete the procedure according to all parameters and legal norms. Registration of companies in Germany with us – This is an opportunity to quickly register a number in the register, receive registration documents and legally carry out your activities.

Company registration in Germany: advantages for international business in this country 

Germany – it is a prestigious country to start a business. We recommend opening your company in Germany if you are interested in reputationally reliable jurisdictions. Here:

• high level of economy;
• absence of corruption and raiding in business;
• possibility of obtaining long-term loans;
• encouraging innovation and R&D through government programs;
• relatively low taxes – corporate 15%, industrial up to 20%, VAT – 19%;
• availability of special government subsidies for international enterprises.

In terms of taxes, you can choose the best option for yourself, since they depend on the region, and also apply for various benefits. You can learn more about taxation and calculate everything for your activity in consultation with our tax experts.

How do you choose the optimal form of ownership when registering companies in Germany?

When registering a company in Germany begins, the first thing to do is choose the organizational and legal form. Non-residents can choose from two options:

1. Joint stock company. They open it with an authorized capital of at least €50,000, in which a quarter of the amount – registration fee
2. Traditional limited liability company. The authorized capital of this form is half as much, 25 thousand euros. Funds are contributed before registration, but if there are two or more founders – You can deposit only half at first, and pay the second throughout the year.

Directors and founders can be legal entities and individuals, residents and non-residents – no restrictions.

There are also formats for beginning entrepreneurs – This is a Mini-GmbH, in which the minimum authorized capital can be 1 euro. Or the common format – one person firm/individual enterprise. These categories are suitable for state residents.

Contact Crystal Tax consultants so they can analyze your situation and help you choose the optimal format for starting a business.

 Why it is profitable to open a company in Germany: additional advantages

Besides the fact that this is a large market and access to Europe, it is also profitable to open a company in Germany because:

• the country has a developed infrastructure;
• highly skilled workforce;
• The banking system provides investment protection.

This is a country with a reliable reputation, and therefore having your own business here – means being attractive to partners and investors.

Video presentation of our company and services: find out how we help open a company in Germany

Our company operates according to international standards and follows procedural norms. You can see how this happens in practice in the video that we prepared for a detailed presentation of cooperation with our clients. Contact us after viewing to discuss any additional questions you may have.

Why have our clients been working with our company in Germany for more than 11 years?

Register a company in Germany – This is a process that requires a responsible approach and competent decisions. Crystal Tax is ready to provide professional support for the procedure and, moreover, further servicing of your business affairs.

We are chosen for cooperation because:

• 14 years of our experience in international business, we have developed well-coordinated schemes for carrying out procedures;
• our qualified specialists regularly monitor updates in the country’s legislation and offer only natural solutions;
• we carry out a comprehensive registration procedure – with the preparation of a full package of documents, their submission and receipt of registration confirmations;
• we have our own representatives in Germany, and you will not need to waste time on travel;
• we sign agreements with our clients in order to accurately specify obligations and ensure a guarantee of their fulfillment.

It is reliable with us, and you can easily open a company in Germany in compliance with the entire registration protocol for its legality.

How to register a company in Germany: the full algorithm of our work

You can completely entrust us with your business of registering a company, and Crystal Tax lawyers will complete it on a turnkey basis. The creation of a company in Germany will take place in the following stages:

1. Discussion of all the goals and needs of your business, selection of the optimal OPF for them. At this stage we also conclude an agreement.
2. Select a unique name and address for registration.
3. Preparation of all documents about the founder, their translation and apostillization.
4. Drafting all additional registration documents and requests.
5. Submitting a package of documents to the German government authorities, receiving all registration confirmations.

We hand over all documents to the client, and if necessary, we also help with opening a bank account.

What is needed to register a company in Germany: list of documents and information

To apply for a license, documents confirming your identity and place of residence are required. For legal entities, you will also need documents about the enterprise, founders and other information about the company. We help you sort out any unpleasant questions and prepare all certificates and statements correctly. 

Documents that you receive if business registration in Germany is successful 

First of all, you are given an extract from the register with a unique company number. Next, we register it with the Department of Enterprise Affairs, after which the company receives tax numbers and other registration confirmations.

A range of legal services for business in Germany, full legal support

You can contact our law firm for individual services or comprehensive support for registering and running a business. We open a company in Germany with all the procedural requirements:

• we independently collect documents according to the requirements of the procedure;
• we prepare translations with apostille;
• we negotiate with the bank and open accounts for corporate authorized capital;
• we maintain correspondence with government agencies;
• we draw up a charter and other constituent documents according to the type of activity;
• we register the company in the trade register;
• we pay duties and fees.

Individual consultation on the specifics of your future business in Germany 

We understand that in this article we could not cover even half of the important information about how business registration takes place in Germany. Therefore, we invite you to sign up for an individual consultation so that our consultants can study the specifics of your business and answer in detail all the questions that will help you make a decision on launching a company in Europe.

 List of frequently asked questions regarding company registration in Germany

What fees must be paid when registering a company in Germany?

When registering, three categories of payments are paid: a company registration fee of 600 EUR, a fee for inclusion in the Register of 300 EUR and a contribution to the municipality, the amount of which depends on the location.

What does it mean to open a GmbH company in Germany?

Under German law, the company GmbH – it is a traditional limited liability company.

How to do business in Germany?

Once you have been able to register a company in Germany, you must maintain and submit financial statements. This must be done annually and must also be audited. Our qualified team, which consists of specialists in various fields, including financiers and accountants, can also help you with running your business.