Setting Up a Company in Germany
Forming a GmbH in Germany step by step — share capital, notary, bank account, registered address and residence permits.
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Setting Up a Company in Germany as a US Founder (2026)
For a US founder the German formation is routine — the real differences are a privileged visa-free immigration route (§41/§21) and US tax obligations like GILTI. A Hamburg guide.
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Setting Up a Company in Germany as an Indian Founder (2026)
Forming a German company is the easy part. The real question for an Indian founder is the residence permit (§21) — the visa route, not just the paperwork. A Hamburg guide.
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Setting Up a Company in Germany as a Canadian Founder (2026)
For a Canadian founder the German formation is routine — and the immigration route is favourable: visa-free entry and applying for the §21 permit from inside Germany, with no cross-border tax issues. A Hamburg guide.
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How Long Does It Take to Register a GmbH in Germany? (2026)
A realistic step-by-step timeline for registering a GmbH in Germany in 2026 — notary, capital, trade register, tax number — and what slows foreign founders down.
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How Much Does It Cost to Form a GmbH in Germany? (2026)
A line-by-line breakdown of what forming a GmbH actually costs in 2026 — notary, Steuerberater, trade register, bank — for the foreign founder. The €25,000 capital is not a cost.
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The Transparency Register in Germany: What Foreign-Owned GmbHs Need to Know
Every German GmbH must register its beneficial owner in the Transparenzregister — a filing separate from the Handelsregister. For a company owned from abroad, tracing that owner is the hard part.
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AI and Company Formation in Germany: Where It Helps, Where It Falls Short
Where does AI genuinely help when you form a company in Germany, and where does it quietly steer you wrong? Field notes on a tool's strengths and its limits.
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Setting Up a GmbH in Germany: The Complete Guide for Foreign Founders (2026)
GmbH, costs, notary, bank, trade register, residence permit and the first six months — the complete formation guide for the foreign business owner expanding into Germany.
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