About Germany
Germany is Europe's largest economy and a global leader in machinery, automotive, and chemical exports. With a highly skilled workforce and central EU location, it is a top destination for foreign direct investment.
Remotely Process Your German GmbH Shelf Company (Established in 2021) + VAT + bank
Acquire a 2021-established German GmbH Shelf Company complete with VAT and a bank account, tailored for efficient entry into the German market. Our service offers seamless company acquisition with Sparkasse bank support, facilitating your asset management and securities trading operations. Benefit from hassle-free adjustments such as company name, address, and business scope changes. Register effortlessly at the German Trade Office. If needed, utilize TKEG Expat for a registered address service, ensuring compliance with German regulations. With 25,000 EUR company capital, you can streamline your corporate investments and foreign exchange trading. This dormant company, free of liabilities, provides a clean slate for new business ventures. Note: The purchase price excludes the existing capital, payable separately to Yizhi Capital Global or directly to the lawyer. Opt for our comprehensive service and expedite your market entry with this Germany Shelf Company, ideal for corporate growth and commodity trading in Europe.
Service Included
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- Providing German customers with a single purchase service for a German GmbH company;
- The company has a regular bank account, and Yiz Capital Global will assist with bank transfers;
- Including expenses for company name change, address change, business scope change (if needed);
- Registering the company at the German Trade Office.
Number of services already included in this product: 0.00
Memo
Company registration date: 2021
Company capital: 25,000 euros
Industry: Asset management, securities trading
Company activities: Securities trading, corporate investments, commodity trading, foreign exchange trading, bulk commodities
Current status: Currently in dormancy, previously in operation, no current liabilities, company has tax and VAT numbers
Dormancy started: January 2023
Reason for sale: Selling due to ceasing operations
Bank account: Sparkasse
Please note: The service price does "not include" the existing 25,000 EUR registered capital in the company account. Clients need to personally pay the 25,000 EUR registered capital to the lawyer, or it can be paid by Yizhi Capital Global. This registered capital can be used for the company's subsequent operating expenses.
Product Requirement
German GmbH Shelf Company (Established in 2021) + VAT + bank's Requirements
TKEG Expat ™ aims to provide the most straightforward and professional service to our clients. Please use this "Product Requirement Table" to determine if you meet the basic requirement of this product, and if you need services that are not included in this product.
Need to have a German address
Operating a company in Germany requires having a German address. If a German address is unavailable, you can opt for TKEG Expat registered address service.
Has Solutions?: Yes
Service Not Included in Product
Need to have a German address
If you do not want to relocate the company from its original address, you will need to pay the address docking fee for the address where the company is located.
Has Solutions?: Yes
Service Not Included in Product
Ownership
Consolidated Ownership
Limited Liability
Positive
Publicly Participates In Capital Market
Negative
Requirements For Shareholders
At least one shareholder
Requirements For Directors
At least one
Legal Representative Not Mandatory
Negative
Local Directors Not Mandatory
Positive
Local Secretaries Not Mandatory
Positive
Minimum Registered Capital Requirement
1. Starting from 25,000 euros.
Capital Injection Not Required
Negative
Capital Injection Requirement
1. 50% needs to be paid before the establishment of the company.
Memo
N/A
Document Requirement
We Need These To Help You With German GmbH Shelf Company (Established in 2021) + VAT + bank
TKEG Expat ™ aims to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information to our clients. Please use this "Document Requirement Table" to determine which documents you will need to submit to fulfill the product requirements. Please note, the requirements of document can change depending on your case.
Legal Entity Shareholders's Required Documents
Company Bylaw
The company's articles of association of the holding company; must be translated into English or German + English or German notarization + Apostille.
Document Process: Apostille
Document Format: Scan Copy
Proof of Address
The address proof of the legal person of the holding company and shareholders holding more than 25% of shares: water, electricity, and gas bills or scanned copies of bank statements. The documents should clearly indicate the name + address + date of the shareholder/director, and must not be older than 1 month; they need to be translated into English or German + translated and notarized in English or German + apostilled.
Document Process: Apostille
Document Format: Scan Copy
Proof Of Registration / Business License
The business license of the holding company; it needs to be translated into English or German + English or German notarization + Apostille.
Document Process: Apostille
Document Format: Scan Copy
Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney (document provided by our company); needs to be translated into English or German + English or German notarization + Apostille.
Document Process: Apostille
Document Format: Scan Copy
Passport
The passport of the legal representative of the holding company and shareholders holding more than 25% of the shares; English or German translation + English or German notarization + Apostille.
Document Process: Apostille
Document Format: Scan Copy
Natural Person Shareholders & Directors's Required Documents
Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney (document provided by our company); requires English or German translation + English or German notarization + Apostille.
Document Process: Apostille
Document Format: Scan Copy
Proof of Address
Shareholder and director address proof: Scanned copies of water, electricity, and gas bills or bank statements. Documents must clearly indicate the shareholder/director's name, address, and date, and should not be older than 1 month; Translation into English or German + English or German notarization + Apostille.
Document Process: Apostille
Document Format: Scan Copy
Passport
Shareholders and directors' passport first page scans need to be translated into English or German, notarized in English or German, and apostilled.
Document Process: Apostille
Document Format: Scan Copy
Frequently Asked Questions
The German government does not impose any nationality or identity restrictions on foreigners registering a German company and does not require EU residency as a nominee director. However, if the director of the German company is not a German resident, a German resident is required to act as company secretary as a contact person for the German authorities in their territory.
General CIT Rate
Corporate income tax is 15%, plus a 5.5% solidarity surcharge on the corporate income tax, resulting in a combined rate of 15.825%. Trade tax applies separately and generally ranges from 8.75% to 20.3% depending on the municipality. According to legislative changes adopted in 2025, the corporation tax rate is planned to decrease to 14% in 2028, 13% in 2029, 12% in 2030, 11% in 2031, and 10% from 2032 onward, with the solidarity surcharge continuing to apply.
CIT Return Due Date
July 31st (or extended to the end of February of the following year if the taxpayer instructs a professional tax advisor).
CIT Payment Due Date
As stated in the assessment notice.
CIT Estimated Payment Due Date
Quarterly installment payments are due on the 10th day of March, June, September, and December.
Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty)
25/25/0
None-Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty)
25/0/15
General VAT Rate
19
General Capital Gain Tax Rate
Capital gains are subject to the normal corporate tax rate.
Composite Effective Average Tax Rate
26.59
Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate
11.00
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