# Germany GmbH Formation & Tax via Partners

> A German GmbH needs €25,000 share capital (at least €12,500 paid in on formation), notarised articles and registration in the commercial register; the UG variant can start with €1 but must build reserves. Companies pay corporate income tax of 15% plus solidarity surcharge and municipal trade tax, for a combined rate of roughly 30%, and charge VAT at 19% (7% reduced). Tax advice and filings in Germany are reserved for licensed Steuerberater.

## Who this is for

- Indian IT and engineering companies entering Germany
- Founders serving German clients
- Indian companies opening EU operations

## Services

- [Germany GmbH / UG Formation](https://www.industax.com/services/germany-business/germany-gmbh-formation) — Notarised formation, commercial register and trade registration
- [Germany Corporate & Trade Tax Compliance](https://www.industax.com/services/germany-business/germany-corporate-trade-tax) — Corporate income tax, solidarity surcharge and municipal trade tax
- [Germany VAT Registration & Returns](https://www.industax.com/services/germany-business/germany-vat-registration) — 19% / 7% VAT, advance returns and EU reporting

## FAQs

### How much capital does a GmbH need?

€25,000 share capital, of which at least €12,500 must be paid in before registration. A UG (haftungsbeschränkt) can be formed with €1 but must retain a quarter of profits until it reaches €25,000.

### Can Indus Tax file German taxes?

German tax filings are prepared by our partner Steuerberater, as tax advice in Germany is a regulated profession. We coordinate the work and the Indian side.

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