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Commercial Intelligence & Market Research in Germany
Research on a new country, sector or customer base, focused on the decision you need to make. In Germany, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
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Ulrike Berner has been Managing Director and shareholder of BSP since 2021, leading the strategic direction, client relationships, and business development of the firm. She has extensive experience working with firms an…
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Corporate income tax
15% (to 2027), falling to 10% from 2032
Solidarity surcharge
5.5% of corporate income tax
Trade tax
3.5% base x municipal multiplier (2025 average 410%)
VAT
19% standard, 7% reduced
GmbH minimum capital
EUR 25,000
Minimum wage
EUR 13.90 per hour (2026)
Works council threshold
5 permanent eligible employees
Deposit guarantee
EUR 100,000
The topics this work touches
Establish & Structure
Foreign investors usually choose a GmbH, its low-capital variant the UG (haftungsbeschränkt), or a registered branch of the foreign company. A GmbH needs EUR 25,000 share capital and notarised articles, and comes into existence only on entry in the commercial register.
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