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DE
The European anchor
Germany
Europe's largest economy, predictable rule-of-law, and direct access to 450M consumers. Best for credibility, banking, and EU passporting.
Entity type
GmbH, UG, AG, branch office
Min. capital
€25,000 GmbH / €1 UG
Corporate tax
~30% (KSt + GewSt blended)
VAT
19% standard / 7% reduced
Setup time
4–6 weeks
Foreign ownership
100% allowed
Common pitfalls
What goes wrong without a partner.
Notarized founding is mandatory — plan logistics from abroad
Substance is scrutinized — a registered address alone is not enough
Steuerberater required for filings (we partner with two)
Banking onboarding for non-EU founders takes 3–6 weeks
Ready to land in Germany?
Start with a 30-minute strategy call. You'll leave with a tailored roadmap and transparent pricing.