How to register a business in Germany?
The country has earned its reputation for being bureaucratic
in this country. To open a company in Germany, you must fill out the form after the form and in
addition to various government organizations, banks, notaries and perhaps legal
or financial professionals will also have to go. Freelancers and small business
owners have to follow the following steps:
1. Choose a company name
The rules start with what you can give to children - both
human and corporate. Although the rules are quite straightforward. Small
businesses that are not registered in the commercial register must include the
owner's first and last name, the official business name
(Unternehmensbezeichnung), but may be more creative with the name of the trade
(Geschäftsbezeichnungen). On the other hand, a registered businessman does not
have to include his name, but he will still have to choose an individual,
descriptive name. Because of the difference between commercial and citizen code
will be done.
For other types of organizations, you can create a business
name as long as you include the legal form. The only condition is that the name
should be unique, so that customers can identify your business by name and it
does not confuse the nature of your business. For example, "Berlin lawyer
GMBH" and "Finance Institute AG" probably will not be allowed
because they are confusing to very common and potential customers.
After working well for your name you can check with the
commercial name (handelstrister) if the name you choose is already used and the
local name (Amtsgericht) is about whether you have met all the naming
requirements. If you and more than one person have formed an organization, then
you have to sit with everyone involved in the organization's outline
(Unternehmensgegenstand). Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Industry-End
Handler, IHK) offers free checks for your company's name and purpose, so take
advantage of this service!
Anyone worried can copy your name or brand? Talk to the
German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) about the security of your
intellectual property.
2. Visit a notary
An important step to start a business in Germany is to Associate Articles
(Gesellschaftsvertrag). It is a type of business, founder member, startup cost,
a shareholder, how the profit is distributed, and more. In some cases, you must
have these articles from the registered societies. They will ensure that
everything, especially financially, is in the order and registers with the
commercial registry (handlagaster). This step is required for all commercial businesses,
which means that freelancers and small businesses are allowed under citizen
code (eg GbR). Due to the different requirements of the registration costs due
to the types of legal forms, but expect to pay between € 150 and € 500 in
addition to note fees.
You can find a notary here to speak your language.
3. Go to the Trade Office (Gewerbeamt)
This is where you apply for a trade license (Gewerbeamt) by
providing a detailed description of your organization, as well as the necessary
permits. In addition to the sole owner of Fraserfluch, it is also necessary for
all types of business, which can move to the finanzam step right.
If you are a liberal professional (physician, chemist,
architect, engineer, etc.) you may need special permits, which can be found in
your respective chamber for generous occupations (such as the Architectenhammer
or stewartercracker). Check out Master Croftman's certificate (Mayestorf) for
the craftsman (carpenter, glassblower, etc.), Chamber for Skilled Crafts
(HandworkScammer - HWC). Also, if your business may need your health
certificate from the public health office (Gesundithmate) for good hygiene
(food services, working with minors). If you are not sure if you need a permit
then speak directly to IHK.
Regardless of your legal form, to register a business in
Germany, you must bring the following:
- A valid ID card or passport and visa for each installer
- Mallebeschigong (confirmation of residence / residence confirmation) for each founder
- Mun Gewerbe-Anmeldung (business registration form) for your municipality
- Registration fees between 10 € 10 and € 40
- No compulsory permit (such as a craftsman license)
- If Police Clearance (Führungszeugnis) is required
- (Notarized) Corporation and association article for partnership
4. Register with Finanzamt
Finally, in order to register a business in Germany, you
have to go to the local finance office (Finanzamt Jur Stuarellil Effassang) to
break the tax questions. Corporations and partnerships should display copies of
association, trade license and entry articles in the commercial registry. Once
everything is checked, FinanceZam will ask you for additional documents or you
will be requested if you provide business request-ID (Stuueramar) and VAT ID
number (Umsatzsteuernummer-Ust.-IdNr.).
Once you get the VAT ID number to meet - open champagne! You
can finally start to run.
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