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Company Name
There is great flexibility for naming a registered company in Germany, and the corporate name must end with "GmbH", for example ABC GmbH. Any wording not restricted by the German government can be used in the company name. German authorities permit names containing words such as International, Group, Holding, Industrial, Investment, College, Association, Center, Foundation and Research Institute, provided that the company carries out corresponding actual business operations.
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Registered Capital
The standard minimum share capital is 25,000 Euros, and at least half of the capital must be deposited prior to registration.
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Registered Address
A registered address in Germany is mandatory for company registration, and our firm can provide such an address.
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Shareholders and Directors
Only one shareholder aged over 18 is required, with no nationality restrictions, and corporate shareholders are permitted.
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Business Scope
German companies face few restrictions on business scope and may engage in all types of legitimate businesses, excluding trade in contraband, dangerous goods and other prohibited commodities.
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Limited Liability Company（GmbH）
This is the most common entity type suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Shareholders’ liability is limited to the share capital, with a minimum registered capital of EUR 25,000, of which at least EUR 12,500 must be paid up. GmbH features high operational flexibility, and shareholders shall not bear personal liability to third parties.
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Stock Corporation（AG）
This form suits large enterprises, with a minimum registered capital of 50,000 Euros. An AG may be listed and traded on stock exchanges. Shareholders are liable to the company only to the extent of their subscribed shares. An AG is required to establish a management board and a supervisory board, and its accounts must be reviewed by a statutory auditor.
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Sole Proprietorship（Einzelunternehmen）
It is suitable for freelancers and micro entrepreneurs, with no requirement for registered capital, and the operator bears unlimited liability.
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Partnership（GbR/OHG/KG）
It includes civil partnership (GbR), general partnership (OHG) and limited partnership (KG). All these types are subject to commercial registration, and partners bear unlimited liability, suitable for small enterprises and start-ups in the initial stage.
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Subsidiary Company
It enjoys independent business operation rights, established and fully controlled by its parent company.
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Representative Office
It does not have independent legal personality and is not permitted to conduct commercial operations, yet it can maintain contacts between the company and German business partners.
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Company name approval
Provide 2 to 3 company names ending with GmbH and conduct name verification.
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Shareholders and Directors
Electronic copies of ID cards and passports of directors and shareholders.
Bilingual address proof documents for all shareholders and directors, such as personal property deeds, utility bills and phone bills issued within the past three months.
Residential addresses and contact information of shareholders and directors.
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Articles of Association
Entrust a lawyer to draft the Articles of Association, covering share capital, shareholders and their respective shareholdings, company name, registered address, business scope and other relevant information.
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Registered Capital
The minimum share capital is EUR 25,000 and actual capital injection is required.
The standard registered capital of a GmbH (Limited Liability Company) is EUR 25,000, at least 50% of which must be paid up.
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Registered Address
A valid address within Germany must be provided, and a virtual office can be rented for this purpose.
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Notarized documents
Notarized bilingual documents and embassy certification documents of the passports of directors and shareholders.
Bilingual address proof documents for all shareholders and directors.
Notarized Articles of Association, which can normally be processed by a German notary in one go.
