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German GMBH company purchase (paid-in 12,500 EUR)
Applicable country/region: DE - Germany
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- Germany local setup support
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Remotely Process Your German GMBH company purchase (paid-in 12,500 EUR)
Unlock seamless business opportunities with our Germany GMBH Purchase with Bank Account service. Perfect for clients seeking to acquire a Germany Shelf Company, this comprehensive package includes expert assistance in purchasing a German GMBH company, complete with a fully functional bank account. TKEG Expat™ (DE) will facilitate smooth bank transfers, ensuring your financial transactions are handled efficiently. Our service encompasses all necessary changes, such as company name, address, and business scope adjustments, ensuring compliance with German regulations. With registration at the German trade office included, operating your company becomes a breeze. For those without a German address, we offer a registered address service, eliminating any hurdles in establishing your business presence. Please note, the service does not cover the existing registered capital of 12,500 EUR, required to be paid by the customer. Let TKEG Expat™ (DE) guide you in navigating the complexities of setting up your German enterprise, enhancing your business potential in Europe's thriving market.
What's Included
Everything in this package
The line items below are already covered by the unit price. Anything marked "not included" can be added as a tailored extra.
- Provide purchasing services for German GMBH company to German clients;Included ×0.00
- The company has a normal bank account, and TKEG Expat™ (DE) will assist in bank transfers;Included ×0.00
- Including fees for company name change, address change, business scope change, etc. (if necessary);Included ×0.00
- Register the company at the German trade office.Included ×0.00
Good to know
- The service price does "not include" the existing registered capital of 12,500 EUR in the company's account (the minimum registered capital for a German GmbH company is 25,000 EUR, with a minimum paid-in amount of 50%). Customers need to pay the 12,500 EUR registered capital to the lawyer themselves, or it can be paid by TKEG Expat™ (DE) This registered capital can be used for the company's subsequent operating expenses.
Product Requirement
German GMBH company purchase (paid-in 12,500 EUR)'s Requirements
TKEG Expat™ (DE) 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 to have a German addressOperating a company in Germany requires having a German address. If there is no German address, you can choose the registered address service provided by TKEG Expat™ (DE)Included: No · Solution availableEstimated Cost: EUR 1,450 – 5,100
- Ownership
- Consolidated Ownership
- Limited Liability
- Positive
- Publicly Participates In Capital Market
- Negative
- Requirements For Shareholders
- At least one shareholder
- Requirements For Directors
- At least one
- Legal Representative Not Mandatory
- Negative
- Local Directors Not Mandatory
- Positive
- Local Secretaries Not Mandatory
- Positive
- Minimum Registered Capital Requirement
- 1. Starting from 25,000 euros.
- Capital Injection Not Required
- Negative
- Capital Injection Requirement
- 1. 50% needs to be paid before the establishment of the company.
- Memo
- N/A
Document Requirement
We Need These To Help You With German GMBH company purchase (paid-in 12,500 EUR)
TKEG Expat™ (DE) 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.
Legal Entity Shareholders's Required Documents
- Power of AttorneyPower of Attorney (document provided by our company); requires English or German translation + English or German notarization + Apostille.Process: ApostilleFormat: Scan Copy
- Proof Of Registration / Business LicenseThe business license of the holding company; requires English or German translation + English or German notarization + Apostille.Process: ApostilleFormat: Scan Copy
- Proof of AddressProof of address for the legal representative of the holding company and shareholders owning more than 25% of the shares: water, electricity, or gas bills, or scanned copies of bank statements. The documents must clearly show the name, address, and date of the shareholder/director and must not be older than 1 month. They also need to be translated into English or German, certified in English or German, and apostilled.Process: ApostilleFormat: Scan Copy
- Company BylawThe company's articles of association for shareholding companies; English or German translation + English or German notarization + Apostille.Process: ApostilleFormat: Scan Copy
- PassportThe legal person of the holding company and the shareholders holding more than 25% of the shares; Passport translation in English or German + English or German notarization + Apostille.Process: ApostilleFormat: Scan Copy
Natural Person Shareholders & Directors's Required Documents
- Proof of AddressShareholder and director address verification: Scan of water, electricity, and utility bills or bank statements. Documents must clearly indicate the name + address + date of the shareholder/director and should not be more than 1 month old; English or German translation + English or German notarization + Apostille.Process: ApostilleFormat: Scan Copy
- PassportShareholder and director passport first page scans need to be translated into English or German, notarized in English or German, and apostilled.Process: ApostilleFormat: Scan Copy
- Power of AttorneyPower of Attorney (document provided by our company); requires English or German translation + English or German notarization + Apostille.Process: ApostilleFormat: Scan Copy
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Yes. Before transferring a German shelf company, the buyer must have their own registered address in place. The existing provider/seller will not allow the buyer to continue using the shelf company's current address, so a new registered address must be arranged before the takeover.
A ready-made German GmbH purchase covers all transfer and renaming fees, and the service requirements match a standard incorporation. Because a shelf company has no operating history, it does NOT include a VAT number, so VAT registration must be quoted separately. Registered capital is handled one of two ways: (a) company without a bank account - the client transfers EUR 12,500 into the company account (lawyer-assisted), which is then usable for company expenses; or (b) company with a built-in bank account - the client transfers the full EUR 25,000 registered capital to the partner law firm, after which the funds sit in the company bank account. Any foreign-currency handling through the firm carries a 3% fee that cannot be invoiced.
Jurisdiction Overview
About Germany
Germany is Europe's largest economy and a global leader in machinery, automotive, and chemical exports. With a highly skilled workforce and central EU location, it is a top destination for foreign direct investment.
View Complete InformationGermany Tax Brief
Data Source
PwC World Tax Summary
OECD Statistics
Time of Update
View Complete Information- General CIT Rate
- Corporate income tax is 15%, plus a 5.5% solidarity surcharge on the corporate income tax, resulting in a combined rate of 15.825%. Trade tax applies separately and generally ranges from 8.75% to 20.3% depending on the municipality. According to legislative changes adopted in 2025, the corporation tax rate is planned to decrease to 14% in 2028, 13% in 2029, 12% in 2030, 11% in 2031, and 10% from 2032 onward, with the solidarity surcharge continuing to apply.
- CIT Return Due Date
- July 31st of the year after the tax year (or the last day of February of the second year after the tax year if a professional tax advisor prepares the return).
- CIT Payment Due Date
- As stated in the assessment notice.
- CIT Estimated Payment Due Date
- Quarterly installment payments are due on the 10th day of March, June, September, and December.
- Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty)
- 25/25/0
- Non-Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty)
- 25/0/15
- General VAT Rate
- 19
- General Capital Gain Tax Rate
- Capital gains are subject to the normal corporate tax rate.
- Composite Effective Average Tax Rate
- 26.59
- Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate
- 11.00
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