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Set up a GmbH or UG in Germany with 100% foreign ownership, then live there and run it on a residence permit for self-employment. Delivered with our Berlin partner, Nexus-Europe GmbH.
About Germanyنبذة
Germany lets founders from outside the EU own and run a German company outright. The usual choice is the GmbH, a private limited company with €25,000 of share capital, of which €12,500 must be paid in before registration; a UG (haftungsbeschränkt) can start from €1. The nationality and residence of shareholders and managing directors do not matter, but every company needs a German business address and articles notarised by a German notary. Forming the company does not by itself give a residence permit. A founder who will live in Germany and run the business applies for a residence permit for self-employment under Section 21 of the Residence Act, which is judged on the business plan and has no fixed investment amount. We deliver Germany company formation with our Berlin partner, Nexus-Europe GmbH.
GmbH from €25,000 of share capital, €12,500 paid in; UG from €1
100% foreign ownership; shareholders and directors can live abroad
Corporate tax 15% plus a 5.5% surcharge, falling one point a year from 2028 to 10% in 2032
Residence for founders through the Section 21 self-employment permit, with no fixed investment
Delivered with our Berlin partner, Nexus-Europe GmbH
Germany at a glance
Population
84000000
Capital
Berlin
Language
German
Currency
Euro (€)
Time zone
UTC+1
Climate
Temperate seasonal climate
In detailالتفاصيل
The processكيف نعمل
Plan the structure: GmbH, UG, branch or subsidiary, and whether you will need a residence permit
Prepare passports and company documents, apostilled or legalised and translated where needed
Sign the articles before a German notary, in person or through a notarised power of attorney
Open the business bank account and pay in the capital
The notary files the company with the commercial register
Register the trade, the tax number and VAT ID, and the beneficial owners
Apply for a residence permit for self-employment if you will move to Germany
Eligibilityالمتطلبات
What it takes to qualify.
At least one shareholder and one managing director, of any nationality
A German business address
Articles of association notarised by a German notary
Share capital paid in: at least €12,500 for a GmbH, or the full amount for a UG
Valid passports and, for company shareholders, apostilled or legalised register extracts
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
Germany, answered.
Yes. A GmbH or UG can be 100% owned by foreign individuals or companies, and the shareholders and managing directors can live outside Germany.
ابدأ الآن
Begin your Germany application.
A senior advisor will map your route, costs and timeline — privately, and entirely off the record.