German GmbH Formation
The establishment of a limited liability company (GmbH) is for many entrepreneurs the first step towards economic independence. The GmbH is not only one of the most popular legal forms in Germany, but also offers numerous advantages – particularly a clear limitation of liability, a serious external appearance, and flexible design options for both small and larger businesses.
Our law firm supports you with many years of experience, entrepreneurial understanding, and precise legal advice throughout the entire founding process – individually, reliably, and efficiently.
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Forming a GmbH in Germany – legally compliant, tailored, and efficient with professional legal support. Your lawyer for GmbH formation in Germany will guide you competently through every legal step – from drafting the articles of association to entry in the commercial register.
Forming a GmbH is a crucial step on the path to business success. As a business law firm with a strong focus on corporate law, business immigration, and international company structures, we guide you through the incorporation process with legal expertise, efficiency, and strategic foresight.
Whether you are founding your GmbH as a sole shareholder, with a team, or with international partners — we ensure that your company rests on a solid and legally secure foundation from day one.
Our GmbH Formation Services at a Glance
1. Preliminary Consultation and Strategic Structuring
Every successful business formation begins with a carefully considered concept — not with a template agreement. Together, we assess all key aspects of your planned company formation:
- Would you like to start alone or with partners?
- Does a holding structure make sense?
- Are foreign shareholders involved?
- Will the capital contribution be in cash or in kind?
- What rules are needed regarding management, profit distribution, withdrawal, or succession?
In doing so, we consider not only the legal framework but also tax and strategic implications. The result is a custom-tailored structure that fits your business model and long-term objectives.
2. Drafting of a Tailored Articles of Association (Gesellschaftsvertrag)
The articles of association form the legal backbone of your GmbH. We draft your shareholder agreement according to your individual needs and structural requirements. Depending on your formation model, we address, inter alia:
- Clear rules on representation and management
- Differentiated voting rights and decision-making mechanisms
- Pre-emption rights and consent requirements for share transfers
- Protective clauses in case of shareholder disputes
- Succession arrangements and exit strategies
Our goal is to create long-term legal certainty and to prevent future conflicts among shareholders.
3. Notarisation and Commercial Register Filing
We handle all formal steps of the formation process in a comprehensive and time-efficient manner. Our services in this regard include:
- Preparation of all necessary formation documents
- Coordination with the notary and commercial register court
- Legally compliant preparation of the shareholder list
- Deadline tracking and follow-up until successful registration
You benefit from complete support – you take care of your business, we take care of the rest.
4. GmbH Formation with International Elements / for Foreign Investors
We offer comprehensive legal assistance if you are a foreign national or planning to incorporate a GmbH together with international shareholders. Our services in cross-border formations include in particular:
- Certification and translation of foreign corporate documents
- Identification and documentation of ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs)
- Legally secure appointment of foreign managing directors
- Advice on residence permits and visa matters related to business activity in Germany
Thanks to our specialized expertise in international corporate law and immigration law, we ensure a fully integrated and legally compliant company formation — both nationally and across borders.
5. Long-Term Legal Support for Your GmbH
Formation is only the beginning. We remain your trusted legal partner for all corporate law matters after your company is registered. Our long-term legal support includes:
- Appointment and contract drafting for managing directors
- Amendments to the articles of association, capital increases and reductions
- Shareholder changes and succession planning
- Legal support in shareholder meetings
- Dissolution, liquidation, or sale of the GmbH
Why Work with Us?
- Individual partnership agreements instead of standard solutions
- Legal certainty and comprehensive procedural support from consultation to registration
- Specialist knowledge in international foundations with foreign references
- Long-term legal support and care for your company
Start Your GmbH in Germany — Legally Secure and Efficient
Contact us today for legal advice or engage us directly to assist you with the secure and individual formation of your GmbH in Germany. We are available for personal, telephone, or fully digital consultations — wherever you are in the world.
