About Germany
Germany is the EU's largest economy and a global byword for engineering and reliability. There's no citizenship or residency requirement for shareholders or managing directors — you can found and run a German company entirely from abroad — with one nuance: if a director is physically managing the company from inside Germany rather than remotely, that triggers its own residence-permit requirement. Two structures are available: the standard GmbH, and the UG (a 'mini-GmbH') that starts with lower capital but must retain a share of annual profits each year until it builds up to full GmbH-level equity — a practical stepping stone rather than a permanent shortcut. Formation documents must be notarized, but since 2022 straightforward formations can use video notarization instead of an in-person appointment, removing what used to be the main friction point for non-residents. A German GmbH carries serious credibility with suppliers and enterprise clients, and provides full access to the European single market for trading, manufacturing and B2B businesses.
Why incorporate in Germany?
Real advantages this jurisdiction offers international founders.
Ideal for
💡 Tax system
~30% combined (corp + trade tax)
Strengths
Important considerations
What you'll need
A short, fully digital checklist — no paperwork sent by post.
🛂 Residency & relocation
Ask our advisors how incorporating in Germany can support investor residency, work permits, and relocation for you and your family.
📒 Compliance & accounting
We keep your Germany company in good standing — annual renewals, filings, bookkeeping and tax returns — all managed for you so you can focus on growth.
Your formation timeline
From first click to a ready-to-go company, here's exactly what happens.
Available company structures
Choose the structure that fits your goals — every option is handled end-to-end by CORPYO and a licensed local agent.
Not sure Germany is the one?
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