Incorporate in Germany.
Fixed fee. Fully remote.
I'm Georg Langheld, a German corporate lawyer (Rechtsanwalt, RAK München) helping foreign companies incorporate a GmbH in Germany — the standard legal structure for inbound investment.
I specialize in GmbH formation and incorporation for foreign shareholders. Whether you need a fresh incorporation (typically 1–2 weeks) or prefer acquiring a shelf company (available immediately), I handle the entire process end to end — from drafting the articles of association to coordinating the notary and trade register filing. Fixed fees only, no hourly surprises.
No German bureaucracy headaches. No language barriers. Just a lawyer who handles the legal side so you can focus on building your business.
The GmbH — Practitioner's Guide
4 parts covering the legal framework, step-by-step incorporation, shelf company acquisition, and costs — each citing the applicable German statutory provisions.
Legal Framework, Liability and Incorporation
GmbH as a legal entity, shareholder liability, new incorporation vs shelf company
Incorporating a New GmbH — Step by Step
From preparation through commercial register entry and post-incorporation compliance
Acquiring a Shelf Company — Step by Step
Provider selection, due diligence, notarisation and economic re-establishment
Costs
Commercial register fee, notary fees, legal fees and shelf company cost structure
Resources
Our Incorporation Service
A fixed-fee, fully remote GmbH incorporation service for foreign shareholders — from articles drafting to Commercial Register filing.
Pre-Notarisation Checklist
A structured five-phase checklist covering all decisions, documents, and compliance steps — with a jurisdiction checker for apostille and legalisation requirements.
Recent Incorporations
How we've helped foreign founders
US-based tech founder incorporated a GmbH remotely in 10 business days. Managing director appointed in Delaware, articles drafted in German, filing completed via notary coordination.
Founder with existing operations in multiple EU countries consolidated German subsidiary structure. Share capital structured to avoid Sacheinlage complications. Filed within 1 week.
Joint venture between UK and German partners required careful beneficial ownership registration and managing director setup. Completed end-to-end without either partner visiting Germany.
Case summaries are anonymised. Each incorporation follows our fixed-fee service model and includes full coordination of notary, banking, and Commercial Register filings.