Germany - Register a Business

ProcedureEdit

The application form is electronically filled.

Clear the name of company at the local chamber of industry and commerce.
A notary notarizes the articles of association and memorandum of association.
Notify the local office of business and standards of the establishment of the company
Notify the local labor office of the establishment of the company
Register employees for health and social insurance
Mail out the documentation to the Tax Office

Required DocumentsEdit

Certificate of registration
Identification documents.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Amtsgericht Hagen
Servicestelle Registerportal
Heinitzstr. 42
58097 Hagen (Germany)
Phone: +49 (0)2331 36748-0
Fax: +49 (0)211 87565 114 100
E-mail: [email protected]

EligibilityEdit

Businesses that are operating a commercial transaction or operation.

FeesEdit

Minimum EUR 250
For GmbH, at least EUR 400
For AG minimum EUR 500

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

Original certificate of registration http://handelsregisterauszug-online.de/intertimer.pdf

Sample DocumentsEdit

https://www.handelsregister.de/rp_web/div/examples/NW_R1101_HRB_49578_AD_Muster.pdf

Processing TimeEdit

Maximum of 30 days

InstructionsEdit

The application for registration in the commercial register is electronically filed in publicly certified form by a notary to the responsible commercial register..

Required InformationEdit

Names of owner or partners
Name/Company
Street Address
Zip code and City
Type of business

Need for the DocumentEdit

When starting a business and after starting operating a company or a business has to be registered in the public commercial/trade register.

Information which might helpEdit

Small businesses, freelancers, civil partnerships and branch offices do not have to to be registered.

External LinksEdit

Common register portal of the German federal states: https://www.handelsregister.de/rp_web/help.do?Thema=muster

German Company Register Research (Handelsregisterauszug): http://handelsregisterauszug-online.de/default.aspx?lng=en-US

Business Registration: http://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/Invest/Investment-guide/Establishing-a-company/business-registration.html

OthersEdit

The costs and fees are not levied on an arbitrary basis but are regulated by law. They largely depend on the number of partners and the share capital. Further costs can be incurred by the provision of additional legal advice.