Key facts
- Region
- Europe / EU
- Corporate tax
- ~30% (effektiv)
- VAT
- 19%
- Currency
- EUR
- Time zone
- CET
- Language
- German
Key advantages
- Access to 83m consumers and the entire EU.
- Highly respected corporate brand internationally.
- Strong banking and financing ecosystem.
- Central European logistics hub.
Entity types
| Type | Full name | Tax | VAT | Min. capital | Setup time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GmbH | Limited Liability Company | ~30% | 19% | €25,000 | 3–6 weeks | Operating, SMEs |
| UG | Mini-GmbH (limited liability) | ~30% | 19% | €1 | 2–4 weeks | Startups with low capital |
| AG | Stock corporation | ~30% | 19% | €50,000 | 6–10 weeks | Listing, large companies |
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