We register your business in Germany — end to end, in English.
From €9.99 + 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.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
Compare packages side by side.
Pick your legal form, then the level of support you want — every tier and what it includes, in one view.
Starter
Self-service
€29.99
€9.99
+ VAT
≈ €11.89 incl. 19% VAT
Professional
Guided setup
€149.99
€99.99
+ VAT
≈ €118.99 incl. 19% VAT
Premium
Fully managed
€199.99
€149.99
+ VAT
≈ €178.49 incl. 19% VAT
Initial Consultation with Expert
30 mins
Business Setup Checklist
Opening Business Bank Account
Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung Assistance
Tax registration questionnaire
Tax Consultation with Tax Advisor
30 mins
No trade registration required — the lightest path. Professional adds the tax questionnaire; Premium includes the tax advisor.
Every package is customisable — tell us in your intro consultation what you actually need.
Or book an add-on on its own.
These extras come bundled into our packages — but you can also book any of them individually, without a full setup package. Pick what you need, see your total and VAT, and pay securely online.
What you pay us
The fixed package fee, + 19% VAT.
The price shown above is what we charge to coordinate your setup. No hidden fees, no hourly surprises — the price is the price. Every package includes your 20-minute intro consultation.
What the authorities charge
Statutory fees, billed to you directly.
Notary, court and registration fees are set by the state and paid straight to those offices — identical no matter who coordinates. Typical: trade registration €10–65, court fee ~€150, notary from ~€250. See the breakdown per legal form →
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.