Open a company in Germany
Germany is Europe’s largest economy. The GmbH brings maximum credibility with German customers and partners: we analyse whether that route suits you and what it means in costs and annual obligations.
Minimum capital
€25,000 (€13,999 at the start)
Timeline
6-14 semanas
Corporation tax
IS 30-33%
VAT
IVA 19%
No commitment · Local advisor who speaks English
Why open a company in Alemania
Europe’s largest economy
83 million consumers and a leading industrial base. The GmbH opens doors to demanding B2B clients.
Maximum credibility
The GmbH is the standard of trust in the German market: partners and banks take it seriously.
Solid banking system
We help you open an account with German banks, with the requirements covered from the start.
Access to the DACH market
From Germany you operate in Austria and Switzerland with a single subsidiary.
Legal form
The recommended form to operate in Alemania is the <strong class="text-ink">Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH)</strong> (GmbH). Minimum capital: <strong class="text-ink">€25,000 (€13,999 at the start)</strong>.
Key details
- Legal formGmbH
- Minimum capital€25,000 (€13,999 at the start)
- Timeline6-14 semanas
- Advisor languageSpanish
Requirements
- Minimum share capital of €25,000 (€13,999 paid in at the start).
- Notarial deed of incorporation (we handle it).
- Registered office in Germany.
- A designated managing director (Geschäftsführer), with no residence requirement in Germany.
- Registration with the Handelsregister (commercial register) and tax registration.
How we set up your company in Alemania
We define the GmbH
Company purpose, shareholders and director. We prepare the notarial documentation.
Notary signature
Deed of incorporation before a German notary. We can sign without travelling.
Capital payment
Opening an account and paying in the share capital (€13,999 initially).
Commercial register
Registration with the Handelsregister and tax registration (German VAT number).
You start operating
You receive your USt-IdNr and a local adviser in Spanish for day-to-day operations.
How much it costs to open a company in Alemania
After the analysis, our specialists will design a tailored plan for your case at a very good price.
Taxes and VAT in Alemania
Körperschaftsteuer (corporate tax)
15% + solidaridad
Gewerbesteuer (trade tax)
14-17% aprox.
Total effective tax burden
30-33%
VAT / Umsatzsteuer (standard rate)
19%
Frequently asked questions
Incorporation and the monthly services (accounting, tax and payroll if you hire) are quoted to fit your case. After the analysis, our specialists will design a tailored plan for you at a very good price, with no hidden costs.
€25,000, of which you must pay in at least €13,999 when incorporating. The rest remains committed in the articles of association.
No. We handle the notarial signature and registration without you having to travel.
The process requires a notary and commercial registration, which extends the timeline to 6-14 weeks. In return, the GmbH conveys maximum credibility.
Yes, we open it as part of the process, with the KYC requirements covered by our local adviser.
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