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Company Formation in Germany
F.A.Q.
BridgeWest provides company formation in Germany. Our assistance includes:
> drafting the Articles of Association (necessary for the company incorporation in Germany);
The Articles of Association of the German company can be signed through Power of Attorney (the same applies to Public Notary proceedings, a step required by the German Law).
> drafting all other documents required for the incorporation of the German company;
These documents include: Specimen Signatures, Special Forms provided by the Company Registration Office in Germany, passport copies etc.
> arranging Public Notary procedures (The procedures for incorporating a company in Germany have to be done through a German Public Notary);
> offering a Registered Office in Germany for your company (if required);
The registered office may be any address where the German company declares to have its headquarters. The registered office will be public.
> setting up a bank account for your German company.
This refers both to an initial share capital account as well as a current bank account after the company is formed.
> recommending an accountant in Germany;
Accountancy services are recommended for any new business registration in Germany.
BridgeWest can provide assistance for the formation of the following types of companies:
> Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH - limited liability company) This type of German company can have one shareholder and one director and must maintain a local address (office) and a minimum share capital of EUR 25.000 .
If the director of the company is not a German resident, the tax authorities usually ask for some proof (receipts) that he is there from time to time.
If the director is not a EU citizen, they will need a work permit.
> Aktiengesellschaft (AG - Joint Stock company) This type of German company can have at least 1shareholder, a managing board and must maintain a local address and a minumum share capital of EUR 50,000.
BridgeWest is also able to offer ready-made German companies and VAT registration.
Please contact us for more information and prices.
Articles on Company Formation in Germany
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Call us now at +44 203 287 0408 to set up an appointment with our lawyers in Munich, Germany. Alternatively you can incorporate your company without traveling to Germany.
As a BridgeWest client, you will beneficiate from the joint expertize of local lawyers and international consultants. Together we will be able to offer you the specialized help you require for your business start-up in Germany.