🇩🇪 Cost of Setting Up in Germany
Complete cost breakdown for company formation in Germany — formation fees, annual compliance, office space, and structure-specific costs.
Cost Overview
Cost Breakdown (USD)
Formation Cost
€1,000–€5,000 (UG/GmbH) / €8,000–€20,000+ (AG)Annual Compliance
€1,500–€8,000 (UG/GmbH) / €10,000–€30,000+ (AG)Office Space
€200–€1,500/month (virtual office €50–€300/month)Cost by Structure
Limited Liability Company (GmbH)
Minimum Capital€25,000 (at least €12,500 paid in at formation)
Annual Cost€2,000–€5,000
Setup Timeline4–8 weeks
Entrepreneurial Company with Limited Liability (UG (haftungsbeschränkt))
Minimum Capital€1 (must retain 25% of annual profits until €25,000 is reached)
Annual Cost€1,500–€3,500
Setup Timeline3–6 weeks
Stock Corporation (AG)
Minimum Capital€50,000
Annual Cost€10,000–€30,000+
Setup Timeline6–12 weeks
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