How to register a company in Germany? What are the procedures for registering a German company?

Updated on Financial 2024-04-29
13 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-02-08

    Collapse the registration process.

    Operation: After determining the company's type, name, registered capital, shareholders and capital contribution ratio, you can go to the industrial and commercial bureau to submit an application for name verification on-site or online.

    Result: The name verification is passed, and the name verification needs to be re-verified if it fails.

    Result: Receipt of a notice of approval for registration.

    Operation: Bring the notice of approval of establishment registration and the original ID card of the person handling it, and go to the industrial and commercial bureau to obtain the original and copy of the business license.

    Result: Receive a business license.

    Operation: With the business license, go to the designated seal engraving point of the Public Security Bureau to handle: the company's official seal, financial seal, contract seal, legal representative seal, invoice seal; At this point, a company registration is completed.

    This process is professionally organized by Kuaifu.

    Prepare the materials. 1. Application for Company Establishment Registration signed by the legal representative of the company;

    2. Articles of association signed by all shareholders;

    3. Certificate of qualification of legal person shareholder or ID card of natural person shareholder and its copy;

    4. Copies of directors, supervisors and managers' appointment documents and ID cards;

    5. Proof of designating a representative or entrusting a person;

    6. ** ID card and its copy;

    7. Proof of use of residence.

    Note: The preparation of proof of residence use is divided into the following three situations:

    1) If you have your own property, you need a copy of the real estate certificate and a copy of your ID card;

    2) If you are renting a house, you need a copy of the real estate certificate signed by the landlord, a copy of the landlord's ID card, a lease contract signed and stamped by both parties, and a rent invoice;

    3) If you rent an office building under the name of a company, you need a copy of the company's official seal of the real estate certificate, a copy of the company's business license, a lease contract signed and stamped by both parties, and a rent invoice.

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-07

    Hello, glad for your question.

    To register a company in Germany, you generally need to find a professional ** to handle it on your behalf, and you only need to provide relevant information documents.

    The basic information required to register a German company is as follows:

    1. German company name

    It is recommended to provide 2-3 alternatives to avoid duplicate names and unregistered.

    2. The registered capital of the German company (capital verification is required).

    The registered capital of a German company is different from that of other overseas companies, and the registered capital of a German company needs to be verified, so it must be actually in place, and the registered capital must be more than 25,000 euros.

    3. The business scope of the German company

    There are almost no restrictions on the scope of business for German companies, as long as they are not involved in sensitive or illegal industries.

    4. Information of directors and shareholders

    According to the German Company Act, non-German persons can also apply to set up a company in Germany, and there is no mandatory requirement to employ a German legal person director or manager.

    The directors and shareholders of the company are required to provide scanned copies of their passports and ID cards.

    Note: You must be over 18 years old to register a company, and 1 or more people can register a company, and there is no limit to nationality.

    5. Registered address of the German company

    The German company registration must be done with a local registered address in Germany.

    6. Articles of Association of the German company

    The articles of association of the company are the basic documents formulated by the company in accordance with the law, stipulating the basic major matters such as the company's name and domicile, and are the company's charter. In general, the articles of association include the name and domicile of the company, the registered capital of the company, and other matters.

    The role of the Articles of Association is as follows:

    1) The most important conditions and documents for the establishment of a company.

    2) The articles of association of the company are the basic legal documents that determine the rights and obligations of the company.

    3) The basic legal basis for the company's business dealings with foreign countries.

    4) The Articles of Association are the autonomous norms of the company.

    If you have any questions about registering a German company, you are welcome to work with us**

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-06

    In Germany, the forms of entities invested and established mainly include four categories: partnerships, branches, and representative offices.

    According to the German Commercial Code, the establishment of a German company must be notarized, registered in the commercial register and entered into the commercial register. The company registration formalities are carried out by a notary public recognized by the local court; The notary submits to the District Court an application for business registration signed by the chairman of the board of directors of the German company, with the following documents:

    1) The business license of the Chinese company notarized by a notary public must be provided at the same time, and the original notarized legal person authorization letter granted by the Chinese company and the German translation certified by the Foreign Affairs Office and the German Consulate must be provided;

    2) Original or officially certified copy of the Articles of Association translated into German;

    3) List of shareholders;

    4) Shareholders' Power of Attorney;

    5) Certificate issued by a notary public;

    6) Passport (for personal registration);

    7) Residence and work permits;

    Registration fees usually include court fees, notary fees, publication fees, etc. Depending on the amount of registered capital, the minimum registration fee ranges from 750 to 1,000 euros.

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-05

    Conditions for registering a German company:1. Shareholders who are at least 18 years old and have no nationality restrictions.

    2. A physical business address is required.

    3. The registered capital shall not be less than 25,000 euros, and the capital verification shall be in place.

    4. The manager of the company must be a German citizen or have the nationality of an EU country.

    5.In order to process the relevant documents at a notary public, the holder of the company needs to travel to Germany for processing.

  5. Anonymous users2024-02-04

    Information required for company registration in Germany:

    1.3 English and German names of German companies to be registered for reference;

    2.The purpose, reason and business scope of the German company registration;

    3.The registration of a German company requires shareholders to verify the capital, the registered capital is not less than EUR 25000, before the establishment of the company, the quota holder must deposit the full amount of paid-up share capital (funds in place) in a German bank, and submit a certificate stating that there is a capital account number in a German bank together with the company documents (provide a certificate);

    4.Provide a photocopy of the passport of at least 1 shareholder or officer (must be a notarized document in both English and Chinese, with date of birth and address);

    5.A letter of appointment signed by the management authorizing the local ** person to submit the registration documents to the competent commercial and company registry.

  6. Anonymous users2024-02-03

    Conditions for registering a German company:

    1. As a form of capital company, a limited liability company (GMBL) is equivalent to a legal person; And must have a registered capital of at least 30,600 US dollars.

    2. The owner or owner of a limited liability company can be one or more legal persons (or natural persons), and natural persons can also be foreigners. The owner of the company appoints at least one or more Germans as managers.

    For specific matters, you can contact the 5a Sino-German businessmenCounseling. Inquire!

  7. Anonymous users2024-02-02

    Germany Company Registration Process:

    1. Confirm and fill in the basic information.

    Examination of the company's name, the company's business scope, the customer's determination of the registered capital, the determination of the registered address, the company's shareholders and corporate legal person information, capital contribution, a copy of the passport, the customer's domestic address.

    2. Sign the contract agreement to confirm the time to open an account in Germany.

    Sign the registration agreement, collect the registration payment, etc., and confirm the time when you can come to Germany for notarization and bank account opening.

    3. Prepare company documents and make an appointment for account opening.

    If you entrust our company to register a company in Germany, we will draft the articles of association (shareholders' agreement) according to your requirements, prepare notarization materials, make an appointment for notarization and bank account opening.

    4. Open a bank account and make capital.

    When you go to Germany to notarize and open a bank account, we accompany you throughout the process of notarization, bank account opening and translation.

    5. Out of the company's documents.

    Wait for the court to issue the registration certificate and industrial and commercial register, and generally 4-6 weeks after the registered capital is received;

    Once the business register is received, the company can start operations (invoices to EU companies or individuals cannot be issued until the tax number is issued).

    6. Apply for a tax number and make the first set of accounts.

    After the issuance of the company's documents, our company arranges to do the first set of accounts and tax number applications (the new German company applies for a tax number to make a first set of accounts); Get the certificate of registration with the court and the industrial and commercial register, and send a scanned copy to the bank. We will apply for a business register for you; After getting the tax number and fully operating the company, our company can help customers apply for a customs number free of charge (such as the needs of customers who do **).

  8. Anonymous users2024-02-01

    Conditions for registering a German company:

    1. Shareholders who are at least 18 years old and have no nationality restrictions.

    2. A physical business address is required.

    3. The registered capital shall not be less than 25,000 euros, and the capital verification shall be in place.

    4. The shareholders or managers of the company must have German status.

  9. Anonymous users2024-01-31

    Information required for company registration in Germany:

    1. Register the German company in English and German name (provide 3 for reference);

    2. The purpose, reason and business scope of the establishment of the German company;

    3. The establishment of a German company requires shareholders to verify the capital, and the registered capital is not less than 25,000 euros. Before the company can be incorporated, the full share capital must be deposited in a German bank;

    4. Provide a photocopy of the passport of at least 1 shareholder or senior employee (must be a notarized document in Chinese and English, and indicate the date of birth and residence);

    Advantages of company registration in Germany:

    1. The registration and establishment of a German company can quickly enhance the brand image of the enterprise, with a high international legal status and protection by the European Union;

    2. After registering a German company, non-German citizens can freely operate in China or abroad, and can open bank accounts in Hong Kong and other places at home and abroad.

    3. Use the name of a German company to buy and sell properties, and have high international credibility;

  10. Anonymous users2024-01-30

    1. There are various types of companies in Germany, and generally Chinese legal entities will choose limited liability companies (GMBH) and small limited liability companies (UG) for company registration.

    A limited liability company (GmbH) is a simple and most common form of company in Germany with a high degree of flexibility. Compared with other forms of companies, the legal process is relatively simple, shareholders and third parties are not personally liable, and the company only bears debts up to its assets. Since shareholders only have limited liability, there is a minimum limit on paid-up share capital.

    A small limited liability company (UG) is a simplified form of limited liability company (GMBH) that is quick and easy to set up.

    2. Introduction to the personnel of limited liability companies (GMBH) and small limited liability companies (UG).

    The number of shareholders to set up a limited liability company is at least one person (natural or legal person, and at least 18 years of age), and the shareholders need to appoint at least one general manager. As the legal representative of the company, the general manager is responsible for handling the daily business of the company, and the general manager does not necessarily have to be the shareholder himself.

    3. The difference between GmbH and UG in a German limited liability company

    4. Materials required for the establishment of a German company (GmbH) UG

    Company registration information form (3 company names need to be provided, fill in the order of the intended name, and Vort can provide ** filling template);

    Registered company power of attorney German double certification documents, customers need to be in the notary office for double certification;

    A scanned copy of the valid passport of the company's legal person and shareholder in pdf format;

    If a German company is established in the name of a mainland company, it is necessary to provide a mainland company business license; If a German company is incorporated in the name of a Hong Kong company, the Hong Kong company's Certificate of Incorporation and Business Registration Certificate and Incorporation**, as well as the latest annual return, are required. The above information needs to be certified in German by a notary office in Chinese mainland or Hong Kong.

    A local address in Germany is required for company registration (Critical Toll can provide a German address for company registration and handle all kinds of correspondence).

    5. The detailed process of setting up a German company

    6. Information obtained after the completion of the company's registration

    A complete set of documents such as the Articles of Association of a German company.

    Certificate of Incorporation (i.e. Business License) in Germany

    Bank account information.

    Registration of a German company - European localization service agency.

  11. Anonymous users2024-01-29

    1. Fill in the information form, submit your resume, and submit it to the relevant institutions for review.

    2. Submit relevant materials and funds, prepare a business plan, a number of shareholder agreements, and a resume in German.

    3. The investor submits the visa materials in China.

    4. Obtain the entry visa through the examination and approval, and go to Germany to go through the procedures for the establishment of the company.

    5. Open a company bank account, transfer the registered capital and obtain the fund certificate issued by the bank.

    6. Go to the court for business registration, and the company is formally established. Pin lead.

  12. Anonymous users2024-01-28

    1. The applicant prepares 3-5 company names in order to search the company name and ensure the registrability of the company;

    2. The applicant prepares the authorization letter in Chinese and German.

    Commencement of the Articles of Association.

    and company formation documents, and bring the documents to the German Embassy in China for interview and verification and endorsement;

    3. The applicant submits the relevant documents to the local ** in Germany for processing;

    4. The applicant opens a corporate account of the mold wheel bureau in Germany;

    5. Issuance of bank certificates;

    6. The applicant fills in and submits the company application form;

    7. The certificate of incorporation will be issued in about 2-3 weeks.

  13. Anonymous users2024-01-27

    The company has only one legal ** Cheng (the company's stupid land name cannot contain the word group).

    If the customer signs the documents in Germany, there is no need to go to the German Embassy in China to sign the documents and directly go to the notary office in Frankfurt, Germany to sign and open an account locally.

    1. Since the name search during the inquiry is only preliminary, when the deposit is received, our company will send the company name to the court and the Ministry of Commerce for approval. If the company name is not approved, the customer must re-name (no fee will be generated).

    2. German ** will prepare Chinese and German power of attorney to authorize the local ** to start the articles of association and company establishment documents, guests please bring the documents to the German Embassy in China for interview and verification and endorsement. (It takes about 3 weeks to prepare documents).

    3. Our company sent the documents to Germany to start the establishment of the company.

    4. **Receive the documents and start to submit them to the local ** for processing.

    5. **Will open a corporate account in a German bank on behalf of the customer. After opening an account, customers need to remit funds directly from China to the local area. (The amount is 50% of half of the registered capital).

    6. The bank certificate will send the remittance voucher to us immediately to prove that the registered capital has been remitted from the shareholder's account.

    7. **After receiving the remittance voucher, you can arrange to submit the company's application form.

    8. The company certificate will be issued about 2-3 weeks after receiving the remittance (the actual amount depends on the workload of Germany).

    If it is registered in the form of a subsidiary, the company name can contain the word group, and the parent company needs to be notarized in Germany, and the fee is RMB 15,000

    If the policy of Germany** changes in the middle of the application and involves additional charges, the customer needs to pay by himself.

    **Subject to change due to fluctuations in the euro.

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