Set Up Your Company in Germany
Establish your company in a safe and prestigious business environment in Germany, Europe's strongest economy.
The Mittelstand (small and medium family-owned businesses) model, the backbone of Germany's economic power, inspires foreign investors too. Starting with a UG at low capital, companies can convert to a GmbH over time.
24-36% Effective Corporate Tax
German corporate tax (Körperschaftsteuer) is 15%, plus a solidarity surcharge (0.825%) and trade tax (Gewerbesteuer, 7–17% depending on municipality). The effective rate ranges from 24% to 36%.
- Körperschaftsteuer (kurumlar vergisi) %15
- Gewerbesteuer (trade tax) varies by municipality
- 19% VAT rate — in line with the EU average
- 25% tax credit on R&D expenditure
German Accounting and Tax Compliance
Our expert team, versed in German accounting standards (HGB) and tax law, manages your monthly accounts and files returns with Finanzamt.
Access to Europe's Strongest Economy
Germany is the EU's largest economy and the world's 3rd-largest exporter. With an 83-million consumer market, robust industrial infrastructure, and a central geographic location, it is the heart of European trade.
Company Formation with GmbH and UG
You can form your company in Europe's strongest economy using the GmbH (€25,000 capital) or UG (€1 capital) structure. The process is completed with notary approval and Handelsregister registration.
- Minimum €25,000 capital for GmbH formation
- UG can be formed with €1 capital
- Commercial registry filing at Handelsregister
- Formal articles of association signed at a German notary
How Does the Process Work?
We manage your process step by step
Company Type Selection
A choice is made between UG (€1 capital) and GmbH (€25,000 capital).
1-2 daysNotary Procedures
The articles of association are signed at a German notary.
1-2 weeksCommercial Registry Filing
The company is officially registered with the Handelsregister.
2-4 weeksTax and Banking
A tax number is obtained and a corporate bank account is opened.
2-3 weeksInvoices in, expenses out — you just review
Bank transactions auto-categorised by AI, VAT calculated, annual report a single click away.
Stripe payment hits? Invoice raised automatically. Wise expense? AI catches it too. When VAT season rolls around, the report is ready — you just sign off.
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Accounting Summary
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€48,230 +18.4%
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Packages & Pricing
Choose the package that fits your needs
Starter Package
- Up to 20 documents/month
- 1 payroll
- Registered address
- Annual report
Standard Package
- Up to 50 documents/month
- VAT return
- 1 payroll
- Registered address
- Annual report
Professional Package
- Up to 100 documents/month
- VAT return
- 1 payroll
- Registered address
- Annual report
E-Commerce Package
- Up to 500 documents/month
- VAT return
- 2 payrolls
- Registered address
- Annual report
What Our Clients Say
“Setting up a GmbH in Germany can be complex due to the notary process, but Corpenza handled every step professionally. Our Handelsregister registration was completed in 3 weeks.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to all your questions here
UG is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses and can be established with just 1 Euro in capital. GmbH requires 25,000 Euros in capital and is a much more prestigious company type for investors and major business partners.
No, but the company's managing director address may need to be in Germany. We provide this service.
Yes, establishing a company in Germany grants the right to apply for a residence permit under certain conditions.
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