Your Business in Germany
Forming a GmbH, structuring a holding, obtaining a BaFin license — we understand the challenges of German law and connect you with specialized attorneys. Europe's largest economy, your next location.
Why DeLex Law
In a nutshell: DeLex Law connects you with German business attorneys. GmbH from €25,000, UG from €1, BaFin crypto license, 95% dividend exemption for holdings. Largest EU market but complex tax and labor law. Free initial consultation, response within 24h.
Practice Areas
We connect you with attorneys specialized in German business law
GmbH & UG Formation
UG from €1 share capital, GmbH from €25,000. Notarization, commercial register entry, and trade registration all-in-one.
En savoir plusHolding Company
95% dividend exemption under §8b KStG. Optimal structure for participations with tax benefits.
En savoir plusCrypto License (BaFin)
Crypto custody license and MiCA-CASP authorization. Germany was the first EU country with crypto regulation since 2020.
En savoir plusInvestment Funds
Special AIFs and open-ended funds. BaFin authorization for capital management companies.
En savoir plusPermanent Establishment
Tax advice on permanent establishments under §12 AO. Avoiding shell companies and BEPS compliance.
En savoir plusVAT Registration
VAT identification number, OSS procedure, reverse charge. 19% standard rate, 7% reduced.
En savoir plusWhy Germany?
Europe's largest economy offers access to 83 million consumers, excellent infrastructure, and a stable legal system — but also complex regulations that require professional guidance.
Largest EU Market
83M population, €4.1 trillion GDP, central European location
Legal Certainty
Independent judiciary, reliable contract enforcement, strong IP protection
Skilled Workforce
Highly qualified employees, strong dual education system
Innovation Hub
R&D incentives, high-tech industry, startup ecosystem
Navigating Challenges
The German business environment is demanding. We connect you with experts who know these hurdles.
Bureaucracy & Formalism
Notarization requirements, commercial register, trade registration — Germany has strict formal requirements.
Complex Tax System
Corporate tax (~15%) + trade tax (7-17%) + solidarity surcharge = effective ~30% tax burden.
Employment Law
Strong dismissal protection, works councils, collective agreements — employer rights are limited.
Regulatory Requirements
GDPR, BaFin supervision, Anti-Money Laundering Act — high compliance standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Total costs range from €1,500 to €3,000. This includes notary fees (around €500-1,000), commercial register fees (€150), trade registration (€15-65), and legal fees. The minimum share capital is €25,000, of which at least €12,500 must be paid upon formation.
The UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is the "mini GmbH" with only €1 minimum share capital. However, a UG must retain 25% of annual profits until reaching €25,000. The GmbH has full share capital immediately and enjoys higher reputation with business partners and banks.
With a standard charter, formation takes 2-4 weeks: notary appointment (1 day), commercial register entry (1-3 weeks), trade registration (1-2 days), tax office registration (1-2 weeks). Express formations are possible within a few days.
The effective tax burden is around 30%: corporate tax 15%, solidarity surcharge 5.5% on corporate tax (0.825%), trade tax 7-17% depending on municipality. Holdings benefit from 95% dividend exemption under §8b KStG.
Yes, since 2020 crypto custody services require BaFin authorization. With MiCA (2024/2025), all crypto service providers (CASP) must apply for EU-wide authorization. Germany was the EU pioneer in crypto regulation.
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