Set up a GmbH in Germany, without the paperwork stress.

A GmbH needs €25,000 in share capital. At formation, at least €12,500 has to be actually paid in; the rest can follow later. If that's too much for you, a UG (haftungsbeschränkt), startable from as little as €1, is an alternative you can later convert into a GmbH. We'll work out which form fits you in your free first call.

Besides the share capital, the main costs are the notary and the commercial register. Entry in the commercial register (Handelsregister) usually costs €225 since 1 June 2025, business registration (Gewerbeanmeldung) in Bremen currently €32, plus the notary's fee depending on your contract. My formation cost calculator gives you a concrete estimate for your case.

Once the documents are complete and the share capital is paid in, it usually takes anywhere from a few working days to a couple of weeks from the notary appointment to your entry in the commercial register (Handelsregister). This is exactly where clean preparation pays off: it's the fastest way to avoid delays.

Yes. A GmbH has to be notarised and entered in the commercial register (Handelsregister); that's required by law. I prepare all the documents so the notary appointment runs smoothly, and coordinate it with a notary in Bremen.

It depends on your capital, your image and your plans. A GmbH is often seen as especially reputable in business and can strengthen your creditworthiness, but it needs €25,000 in share capital. A UG (haftungsbeschränkt) starts cheaper, but has to set aside profits until it reaches €25,000. The legal form finder gives you a first sense of direction, and in your free first call we look at your specific case.

The advisory work around your start-up is often eligible for funding in Bremen, for example through Starthaus / the BAB, or through BAFA. You can see how much in my funding overview. Important: applications usually have to be submitted before the advisory work begins. I'll show you the right route.