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Business Registration in Germany

Discover the best business entity options for your company in Germany.

About Business Registration in Germany

Germany provides access to the EU's largest economy with excellent infrastructure and skilled workforce. Benefits include strong legal protections, EU market access, and high credibility. The GmbH structure is particularly respected worldwide. Minimum €25,000 capital required.

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Available Entity Types

Choose from 3 different business entity types in Germany.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

(GmbH)

Minimum Capital: €25,000

What this entity can do:

Can invoice local customers
Can sign contracts with local clients
Can rent local office space
Import and export allowed

Branch office

(Zweigniederlassung)

Minimum Capital Not Required

What this entity can do:

Can sign contracts with local clients
Can rent local office space
Import and export allowed

Limitations:

Cannot invoice local customers

Representative office

(Repräsentanz)

Minimum Capital Not Required

What this entity can do:

Can rent local office space

Limitations:

Cannot invoice local customers
Cannot sign contracts with local clients
Import and export not allowed

Ready to Register in Germany?

Contact us today to get started with your business registration in Germany. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.