Launch your business in the Germany

A Dependent Branch Office (unselbständige Zweigniederlassung) is a subordinate branch of a foreign company and cannot operate independently from it.

We handle all the bureaucracy in the set up of your company's Dependent Branch Office
Receive expert advice without being billed by the hour
Start operating in Germany in the shortest time possible

Dependent Branch Office
A dependent branch office (unselbständige Zweigniederlassung) is a subordinate branch of a foreign company and cannot operate independently from it.
338€ *
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* Net price

Dependent Branch Office

Services of firma.de

A dedicated consultant

Referral to a tax consultant in your area

Contract and document templates

	Letterhead, imprint and invoice templates
	User friendly opening balance sheet template
	Employment contract template (part-time)
	Employment contract template (full-time)
	Temporary personnel contract template
	Internship contract template
	Loan contract template
	Freelancer contract template
	Articles of association template
	Managing director contract template
	Letterhead, imprint and invoice templates

Checklists and form pre-filling

	Checklist for incorporation
	Preparation of the commercial register (Handelsregister) application form*
	Completion of the trade registration form (Gewerbeanmeldung)

Coordination and referrals

	Timely preparation of your Trade registration (Gewerbeanmeldung)
	Coordination of all necessary legal formalities
	Timely preparation of your tax office questionnaire (Finanzamtfragebogen) for the application of your VAT ID (USt.-ID)
	Coordination of name check with IHK/HWK
	Scheduling of notary appointment in your city of choice*
	An expert consultant to guide you through the process
	Referral to a qualified tax adviser in your area

On demand telephone support

Direct line to the firma.de executive team

Set up of bookkeeping services €29 (plus €75 for up to 40 entries per month)

Services of the tax consultant

Completion of your Finanzamtfragebogen (tax office questionnaire)

Personalised consultation on your company's opening balance sheet

Services provided by Werthing Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH**

Initial consultation via telephone (30 mins/€89 net)

Other services

Free 30-day trial of meineSCHUFA premium

OPTIONAL

Obligation-free insurance check by AXA

Obligation-free business address offer by REGUS

Digital handbook for founders: Firma gründen (currently only available in German)

338€ excluding tax

Test the waters
A Dependent Branch Office is a perfect option for exploring business opportunities in Germany with minimal resources.
World-leader in R&D
Germany is a hub of innovation and home to some of the world's finest scientific and research institutions. A perfect place to take your business to the next level.
Easiest way to be on the ground in Germany
A Dependent Branch Office gives you an address in Germany without the commitment of creating a limited liability company.

Tom & Robert
Founders of Papas Shorts
"Having a good support network at the founding stage can be a significant advantage. There are many unknowns that first-time founders have to deal with extensively. In particular, legal and accounting issues can take up an excessive amount of resources, with the risk of overlooking something critical. For this reason, firma.de is a reliable partner who provides the support that founders need to be successful."
Peter Krausgrill
CEO, Stadtleben GmbH
“We had a great experience! Friendliness and reliability rounded off the service wonderfully. Without hesitation, we would recommend firma.de to every entrepreneur and founder. ”
Elke M. Knorr
Coach and Trainer
"I engaged firma.de to set-up my GmbH. Everything went smoothly and without a hitch. A notary appointment was arranged in my local area, followed by a business account opening appointment at the bank of my choice. Everything had been pre-prepared - all I had to do was sign the paperwork. Fantastic!"