We register your business in Germany — end to end, in English.
From €19.99 + VATFreelance, Einzelunternehmen, UG & GmbHOne point of contact
From idea to registered business — we've got it covered.
No retainers, no hourly billing. One fixed fee gets the whole setup moving.
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Select your package
Pick your legal form and support level below, then pay securely online. Fixed price, no hidden fees — the price you see is the price you pay us.
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Book your intro consultation
As soon as you pay, you get a booking confirmation with a link to pick a time. Your 30-minute one-on-one with an expert is included with every package.
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We take it from there
On the call we assess your situation, then coordinate what your package covers — notary, IHK, Finanzamt, bank — through to your registered business.
Three ways to begin — pick what fits you.
Not sure yet? Book a consultation. Know your legal form? Go straight to packages. Need a single service? Book it on its own.
- Don't know where to startBook a general consultationTalk it through with an expert. We recommend your legal form and route, then map your first steps. Credited toward a package if you choose one.Book a consultation →
- I know what I needCompare the packagesPick your legal form and support level. Fixed prices, no hidden fees — pay online and book your kickoff call.See packages →
- Just one serviceBook an individual add-onNeed only the Fragebogen, a Power of Attorney or a tax consult? Add what you need to your cart and pay — no package required.Browse add-ons →
Who does what, in plain terms.
We coordinate every step — but official decisions (your Steuernummer, Handelsregister entry, notarisation) are made by independent German authorities. We handle the paperwork. They handle the stamps.
ExpatBusiness.de coordinates
Notar appointment scheduling
We book and liaise on your behalf
IHK Namensprüfung coordination
We submit and chase the name approval
Document preparation and POA
We prepare filings and power of attorney
Tax questionnaire guidance
We walk you through the Fragebogen step by step
USt-IdNr. application support
We guide the VAT number application
Bank account recommendation
We match you with the right bank
Fragebogen & Umsatzsteuer filing
Our tax consultant fills the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung and Umsatzsteuer forms on your behalf
Authorities handle directly
Notarisation (Notar fee)
The Notar certifies your articles of association
Handelsregister entry
Official company existence recorded
Steuernummer issuance
Finanzamt — takes 2–6 weeks
USt-IdNr. issuance
Bundeszentralamt für Steuern
Government registration fees
Charged directly by authorities
Bank account approval
The bank's independent decision
What we deliver
- Registration documents
- We prepare the filings your legal form needs — articles of association, shareholder lists, the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung and supporting paperwork — correctly and completely.
- Power of attorney
- A legally sound POA so a representative can act on your behalf in Germany — useful when you cannot be present for every appointment.
- Consulate attestation guidance
- Guidance on getting your documents notarised or apostilled at the relevant consulate or embassy in your home country before you travel.
- Notary coordination
- We liaise with the notary on your behalf — scheduling the appointment, reviewing the deed draft and following the filing through to the register.
- VAT registration guidance
- Advice on whether to register for VAT (standard 19%) or opt for the Kleinunternehmer exemption under §19 UStG, and how to apply.
- Bank account guidance
- Recommendations on German business banks suited to international founders, the documents they require, and how to open an account remotely or in person.
- Business address coordination
- Help setting up a registered business address in Germany — required for your commercial register entry and all official correspondence. Once your power of attorney (PoA) is signed, we also help you obtain a virtual business address.
Questions, answered.
Still unsure which package fits, or have an unusual case? Ask us directly — the contact form is free. Contact us →
Document preparation, appointment coordination (notary, IHK, bank), guidance through the tax questionnaire and support until your company is registered. The exact scope per package is listed above, and every package can be customised.
No. Our package price is fixed. Government, notary and court fees are charged to you directly by those authorities — typical amounts are shown on our roadmap per legal form.
A Freiberufler registration typically takes 2–6 weeks; a UG 4–8 weeks; a GmbH 6–10 weeks. The biggest variables are notary availability and the tax office’s processing time.
Yes — every package is adjustable. Pick the closest fit, and in your intro consultation we tailor the scope (and price) to what you actually need.
Examples: trade registration €10–65, commercial-register court fee ~€150, notary certification from ~€250 (UG, model protocol) onwards to GmbH, bespoke articles. These are statutory fees, identical no matter who coordinates your setup.
Non-EU visa cases, regulated trades and multi-shareholder structures are our daily business. Pick the package that fits best, or contact us first — and in the intro consultation we will tell you honestly if anything is outside our scope.