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German Company Registration | Company Transfer/Notarization

Germany · After notarization, capital contribution and commercial register documents are complete, it usually takes about 3–8 weeks; tax number, VAT and bank procedures are calculated separately.

Estimated timeline
3-8 weekscounted from receipt of complete documents
Key deliverable
Commercial register registration result/excerpt, articles of association, company registration number; tax number and VAT results delivered separately if included in the package
Packages
Standard service

What you provide

  • Proposed company name, with alternatives
  • Business scope/description of business activities
  • Capital, share classes and ownership percentages
  • Identity and contact details of shareholders, directors/managers and ultimate beneficial owners
  • Valid ID documents and recent proof of address for shareholders and directors/managers
  • Registered address or business address details
  • Company name, registered address, business purpose, capital, shareholders, managing director, beneficial owners, articles of association, notarized authorization and proof of capital payment
  • Registration documents, board authorization and beneficial owner details of corporate shareholders (where applicable)
  • Specific notarization, authentication and translation documents are provided according to the applicant's status and the requirements of the competent authority.

What you receive

  • Commercial register registration result/excerpt, articles of association, company registration number; tax number and VAT results delivered separately if included in the package
  • Government/registry submission or approval receipt
  • Registered address, company secretary, local director or registered agent service confirmation (where expressly included in the package)
  • Reminders of ongoing annual filing, tax and compliance obligations
  • The exact delivery format, electronic or paper, depends on what the authorities actually issue and on the package terms.

Service details

This service handles German company registration | company transfer/notarization. The actual applicable conditions, processing standards and competent authority requirements will be confirmed by an advisor based on the application before acceptance.

Est. processing time

Once notarization, capital contribution and commercial registration documents are complete, it usually takes about 3–8 weeks; tax number, VAT and bank procedures are counted separately.

Prices follow the service listing. Where government approval or official review is involved, the outcome rests with the authorities and cannot be guaranteed.

German Company Registration | Company Transfer/Notarization · Zhongwai Enterprise Service Center