Germany
Capital: Berlin.
Official languages: German.
Currency: euro.
Company registration provides the following benefits:
- Double tax treaty signed by Germany with 67 countries
- Lowest corporate tax in Europe – 0% - 12.5%
Germany is located in Central Europe and is the most populous country in the European Union.
Germany borders European countries such as France, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Germany's economy is the largest in Europe and the 4th largest in the world by nominal GDP.
Features of taxation and reporting
An annual accounting report is required. Submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Corporate tax – 15%
- VAT (MWSt) - 19%
- Income tax - 27%
Company registration
Time frame for company registration: up to 5 days.
Individuals and legal entities who are non-residents of Germany can be founders and participants of companies, since the legislation of the Federal Republic of Germany does not provide for restrictions on the registration of companies by foreigners.
The most common form for registering a company is GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) - a limited liability company, and AG (Aktiengesellschaft) - a joint stock company. A company whose shares are traded on stock markets. The minimum capital is 50,000 euros. This is a form of large and public companies.
To register a company remotely, you will need to provide the following information:
- Company name, one option is enough, but if the name is taken you will need to provide two more.
- Scanned copies of passports of beneficial owners and directors. If the documents are not in English, then an official translation is needed.
- Certificate of no criminal record and confirmation of the residential address of the director of the company.
- Resume (CV) of the company director.
- A letter of recommendation for all participants.
A quick guide to registering a company in Germany:
To quickly register a company, contact IT-OFFSHORE specialists. The cost of our services includes:
- Preparation of documents (collection, filling, notarization, etc.).
- Company registration.
- Payment of all government fees.
- Registration agent services for 1 year with the possibility of extension.
- Translation services.
- Delivery of registration documents to any address.
The bottom line
We recommend that you seek advice from qualified IT-OFFSHORE consulting specialists who have experience working with this jurisdiction and will be able to register your company in Germany in the shortest possible time.
We offer not only legal support for company registration, but also a wide range of services, which includes accounting services, nominee services, and full support of the company after its registration; Thus, we provide full year-round service to your company.
