Germany GmbH / UG Formation
Notarised formation, commercial register and trade registration
- 1NotariseArticles signed before a notary.
- 2CapitaliseCapital paid in.
- 3RegisterCommercial, trade and tax registration.
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Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Germany GmbH / UG Formation
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
A GmbH is formed by notarising its articles of association before a German notary, paying in at least €12,500 of the €25,000 share capital to a German bank account, and registering in the commercial register (Handelsregister). It then registers its trade with the municipality and completes the tax registration questionnaire with the tax office. A UG can be formed with as little as €1 of capital.
Managing directors don't need to live in Germany, but bank accounts and notarisation require identity verification, which can be done with apostilled documents or at a German consulate in some cases.
We coordinate formation with partner notaries and Steuerberater, and the Indian ODI and transfer pricing side.
| Capital | €25,000 (≥ €12,500 paid in); UG from €1 |
|---|---|
| Formation | Notarised articles |
| Register | Handelsregister |
| After registration | Trade registration and tax registration |
Work that the law requires a German notary and Steuerberater to sign or represent is delivered through Indus Tax's partner professionals; our team prepares the records, coordinates the filing and stays your single point of contact.
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Indian IT and engineering firms entering Germany
- Companies serving German clients
- Founders opening EU operations
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Formation via partner notaries
- Capital deposit support
- Registrations
- ODI and TP planning
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Articles signed before a notary.
Capital paid in.
Commercial, trade and tax registration.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Work that legally needs a German notary and Steuerberater is signed by a partner professional; we coordinate it end to end.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
