How many shareholders are needed to register a German company? Are there any restrictions on the nationality or legal domicile of the shareholders?

Registering a German company requires at least one shareholder. This can be a natural person or a company. The German government does not have any requirements or restrictions on the nationality or legal domicile of the shareholders of a German company.

Do I need a capital verification to register a German company?

The registration of a German private limited company (GmbH) requires 50% of the registered capital, i.e. a minimum of €12,500. The registration of an entrepreneurial limited liability company (UG) does not require a capitalization.

Does the German government have any nationality or status restrictions on foreigners registering companies locally?

The German government does not impose any nationality or identity restrictions on foreigners registering a German company and does not require EU residency as a nominee director. However, if the director of the German company is not a German resident, a German resident is required to act as company secretary as a contact person for the German authorities in their territory.

When a company has a capital verification, must the funds be transferred from the bank account in the name of the shareholders to the capital verification account?

Yes, the registered capital must be transferred from a bank account in the name of the shareholders in proportion to their shareholding to the company's provisional capitalization account.

Can the company's registered capital be withdrawn from the company's bank account after incorporation?

The company's registered capital must be used for the company's day-to-day operating costs, such as paying for goodscosts, to pay accountants, to pay for the services of TKEG Expat.

In EU company registration, what ownership level triggers a beneficial owner (UBO) declaration, including through a listed parent company?

Any individual holding more than 25% of the company must be declared as a beneficial owner (UBO). This is assessed by tracing the ownership chain through to the ultimate individual — including through a listed parent company. If a new financial report later shows that an individual crosses the 25% threshold, the UBO declaration must be corrected and supplementary supporting materials may be required.

Company Incorporation

German UG Company Registration + VAT + EORI

Name: German UG Company Registration + VAT + EORI
Brand: TKEG Expat ™ (NL)
Price: 3250 EUR
Availability: InStock

Applicable country/region: DE - Germany

English-speaking advisor

Germany local setup support

Tailored service assessment

Unit PriceEUR 3,250 / Company

Estimated Duration15 working days

On-site presenceNot required

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Remotely Process Your German UG Company Registration + VAT + EORI in About 15 Business Days

Germany company incorporation with TKEG Expat — we form your German UG (Unternehmergesellschaft), the 'mini-GmbH' entrepreneurial variant of the Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, via notarial deed: name reservation, articles of association, commercial register (Handelsregister) filing, transparency register (UBO) entry, tax office (Finanzamt) registration, German VAT number, and EORI number for import-export. Minimum share capital starts at just 1 EUR; German law requires 25% of annual profits to be reserved until share capital reaches the full GmbH threshold of 25,000 EUR. A German registered office is mandatory — our Frankfurt and Hannover address services cover it. Ideal low-cost entry to the German market.

German UG Company Registration + VAT + EORI - Service Included

What's Included

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The line items below are already covered by the unit price. Anything marked "not included" can be added as a tailored extra.

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1. Providing registration services for the German UG company for clients;
2. Notary fees incurred for registering a German company;
3. German court registration services and obtaining the HRB number;
4. Application for German value added tax (VAT) number;
5. Application for German EORI;
6. [Assistance] in applying for a German bank account for the client.
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Good to know

Through TKEG Expat ™ (NL)'s offshore enterprise services, you can work and live within your home country while settling in for your overseas business, without the need to travel abroad throughout the entire process.

Product Requirement

German UG Company Registration + VAT + EORI's Requirements

TKEG Expat ™ (NL) aims to provide the most straightforward and professional service to our clients. Please use this "Product Requirement Table" to determine if you meet the basic requirement of this product, and if you need services that are not included in this product.

Need a German address

German company registration must have a German address. If you do not have a German address, you can choose the address hosting service provided by TKEG Expat.

Solution availableNot included in product

Germany UG

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Document Requirement

We Need These To Help You With German UG Company Registration + VAT + EORI

TKEG Expat ™ (NL) aims to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information to our clients. Please use this "Document Requirement Table" to determine which documents you will need to submit to fulfill the product requirements. Please note, the requirements of document can change depending on your case.

German UG Company Registration + VAT + EORI - Documents

Natural Person Shareholders & Directors's Required Documents

Power of Attorney

Authorization letter (document provided by our company); English or German translation + English or German notarization + Apostille.