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Setting up companies abroad, and keeping them in good standing. In Germany, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
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From the Germany market guide: the points that matter most for corporate & entity services, each with the source it was checked against.
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A GmbH must have share capital of at least EUR 25,000.
Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH); the UG (haftungsbeschränkt) variant may be formed with less (see de-establish-005).Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz (gesetze-im-internet.de) · checked 2026-10-18A GmbH may be filed for registration only once at least a quarter of the nominal amount of each cash share has been paid in and total paid-in cash plus agreed contributions in kind reach half of the EUR 25,000 minimum capital.
GmbH formation; contributions in kind must be fully delivered before filing (§ 7 Abs. 3). Does not apply to the UG, which must pay in full.Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz (gesetze-im-internet.de) · checked 2026-10-18The articles of association (Gesellschaftsvertrag) of a GmbH require notarial form and must be signed by all shareholders.
GmbH and UG formation.Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz (gesetze-im-internet.de) · checked 2026-10-18Notarial recording of GmbH articles of association may also be carried out by video communication, with qualified electronic signatures of the participating shareholders replacing handwritten signatures.
Available where other form requirements do not prevent it; also available for the simplified procedure and the statutory model protocol.Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz (gesetze-im-internet.de) · checked 2026-10-18A company formed with share capital below the EUR 25,000 GmbH minimum must use the designation 'Unternehmergesellschaft (haftungsbeschränkt)' or 'UG (haftungsbeschränkt)', may be filed for registration only when its capital is fully paid in, and cannot use contributions in kind.
UG (haftungsbeschränkt) under § 5a GmbHG.Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz (gesetze-im-internet.de) · checked 2026-10-18A UG (haftungsbeschränkt) must allocate one quarter of its annual net profit, reduced by any loss carried forward, to a statutory reserve that may be used only for a capital increase from reserves or to offset losses.
Applies to the annual financial statements of a UG (haftungsbeschränkt).Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz (gesetze-im-internet.de) · checked 2026-10-18A GmbH comes into existence and gains full legal capacity only on entry in the commercial register, and the registration application is filed electronically through a notary.
GmbH and UG; the service description lists required documents including the articles, shareholder list, managing directors' declarations and a domestic business address. Fees depend on the work involved and are not stated.FIM-Portal (Föderales Informationsmanagement), service description supplied by Rheinland-Pfalz · checked 2026-10-18Filings and entries for a German branch of a company whose seat is abroad are made at the register court in whose district the branch is located.
Branches (Zweigniederlassungen) of foreign legal entities and commercial companies.Bundesministerium der Justiz / Bundesamt für Justiz (gesetze-im-internet.de) · checked 2026-10-18Read the full guide: Entry, investment and company formation · Licensing, sector rules and real estate
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Munich · GermanyWONE Global Partner · Germany
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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