Remote and in-person formation support for international founders
VEGO Consult supports international entrepreneurs with company formation in Germany, including the establishment of a GmbH or UG.
Germany is one of the leading economies in the European Union and worldwide. Doing business in Germany offers numerous advantages, including a strong infrastructure, a highly skilled workforce, an excellent international reputation, and direct access to the European Economic Area. The German legal and economic framework provides stability and transparency, ensuring sustainable financial and business development. Both international and local investors can establish companies across a wide range of industries — such as technology, engineering, finance, healthcare, and many others.
We coordinate the company formation process from the initial preparation through notary appointments and registration. Depending on the legal form and individual circumstances, the process can be organised either in person in Germany or remotely with authorised representatives.
Our services are designed for foreign founders, entrepreneurs and international companies planning to establish a business presence in Germany.
Foreign individuals and companies can establish a company in Germany. Depending on the individual circumstances, certain steps of the formation process may require notarisation, identification procedures, bank involvement or communication with German authorities.
VEGO Consult coordinates these steps and assists international founders throughout the company formation process.
Depending on the legal form and individual circumstances, parts of the company formation process can be handled remotely. In suitable cases, authorised representatives may act on behalf of the founder, while notarisation and other formal requirements are coordinated with the professionals involved.
VEGO Consult helps determine which steps can be organised remotely and which require personal involvement.
The GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) is one of the most commonly used forms of limited liability company in Germany. Its statutory minimum share capital is EUR 25,000.
The UG (Unternehmergesellschaft) is a form of German limited liability company that can be established with a lower initial share capital and may be suitable for founders who want to start with less capital.
VEGO Consult assists international founders with the organisational and administrative steps involved in GmbH and UG formation.
We help founders understand the organisational differences between common German company forms such as the GmbH and UG and coordinate the next steps with qualified legal or tax professionals where individual professional advice is required.
Before proceeding with company registration in Germany, we can carry out a preliminary review of the proposed company name against publicly available Commercial Register information and, where relevant, EUIPO trademark records.
The final admissibility of a company name is determined by the competent institutions.
We coordinate the preparation of the Articles of Association and other required formation documents with the notary and, where necessary, qualified legal professionals.
This helps ensure that the documents required for the company formation process are available in the appropriate form.
German company formation normally involves notarisation of specific formation documents. We coordinate appointments and communication with German notaries and assist international founders with the organisational preparation.
Where legally possible, we can also coordinate formation procedures involving authorised representatives.
We assist with the organisational process of opening a business bank account and coordinating the payment of the required share capital.
The statutory minimum share capital of a German GmbH is EUR 25,000. Subject to the applicable legal requirements, partial payment may be sufficient at the time of registration.
We coordinate the administrative steps connected with the registration of the company in the German Commercial Register (Handelsregister).
The registration itself is completed by the competent Commercial Register following the legally required filings and procedures.
Where required, we assist with the preparation and coordination of the German trade registration (Gewerbeanmeldung) following the establishment of the company.
We coordinate the tax registration process following company formation and assist with applications for a German tax number and, where applicable, a VAT identification number (USt-IdNr.).
Where professional tax advice is required, we coordinate with qualified tax professionals.
The time required to establish a company in Germany depends on the individual case, the chosen legal form and the processing times of the institutions involved.
Once all required documents are available, many company formations can be completed within several weeks. However, processing times may vary depending on the notary, bank, Commercial Register and other authorities involved.
We therefore do not guarantee a fixed registration period.
The total cost of forming a company in Germany depends on the chosen legal form, the number of shareholders, the required documents and the individual formation process.
In addition to our service fees, third-party costs may arise, including notary fees, Commercial Register fees, translations or other professional services.
Before the engagement begins, we provide a clear overview of our service fees and the expected third-party costs relevant to the individual case.
Foreign founders can generally establish German companies. The exact requirements depend on the legal form, shareholder structure, management arrangements and individual circumstances.
In suitable cases, parts of the formation process can be organised remotely with authorised representatives. Certain formalities may still require notarisation, identification or other specific procedures.
Costs depend on the legal form, shareholder structure, required documents and third-party services such as notary or Commercial Register fees.
Many formations can be completed within several weeks once all required documents are available. Actual processing times depend on the institutions involved.
Both are German limited liability company forms. The GmbH has a statutory minimum share capital of EUR 25,000, while a UG can be established with a lower initial share capital.
Banking requirements depend on the chosen company form and formation structure. We assist with the organisational coordination of the account opening process where required.
Tell us about your planned company, shareholders and business activities. We will review your requirements and contact you to discuss the appropriate next steps.
To learn more or to order this service, contact us by the following phone number: +4989 9982804-50 or leave a request through the feedback form.
Managing Partner, IT Engineer and Senior Consultant - takes over the management of the company. He is an IT specialist in the fields of communication and media with extensive experience in the introduction and optimisation of Internet solutions for small and medium-sized companies. He manages several web development projects and designs modern marketing approaches for start-ups, shop operators and FinTech providers. He is a lecturer at SAE (School of Audio Engineering) and teaches internet technologies and law in the field of e-commerce and web security.
Viktor Gofeisen is involved in the distribution of internal responsibilities for VEGO Consult and VEGO Systems. As a specialist in IT technology and management, he also has many years of experience as an IT project manager and participated in the development of Fintech solutions for companies from the financial sector.
Also, Viktor Gofeisen has experience working with key project participants for budgeting and internal strategy planning.
Boris Gurewitsch runs his own law firm in Germany and has many years of experience in business and tax law. His participation and competence range from comprehensive tax advisory and analysis / creation of business models at the international level to legal representation of clients.
Wilhelm Hausen has a degree in business administration and well-founded experiences in sales, recruiting and consulting. Especially in the field of recruiting, he exhibits the expertise to find suitable candidates for the customer and to identify the required criteria. The skillful use of the Talent Manager TOOL helps him to address the right candidates. Due to his experience in personnel consulting, Wilhelm Hausen has obtained qualified knowledge in various market segments, which enables him advantages in his work as a consultant for VEGO. He offers customers sufficient advice with passion and determination, with the aim of achieving the best result for the client.
Svetlana Kuljus is a secretary-referent, a trusted person and an assistant to the company's management, responsible for handling documents: processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, determining the priority and order of work with it, mailing, receiving, storing, systematizing documentation. In addition S. Kuljus performs virtual secretarial services, supports entrepreneurs starting their business in the German market. This is of particular importance for companies which run their business partially or fully remotely. The following are some of the most important services for companies in the German market.
S. Manucharian - a certified accountant with several years of experience in a tax firm specialising in accounting and tax consulting for client companies with different areas of activity and business structures. This experience makes it possible to solve the entire spectrum of accounting tasks of any complexity. Bookkeeping; Preparation of tax reports; Preparation of financial reports.
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