Launch your business in Germany

An Autonomous Branch Office (selbständige Zweigniederlassung) is dependent on a foreign head office but operates independently in Germany.

A.B.O. Lite
We handle all the necessary paperwork for you so you can have a presence in Germany as soon as possible.
600€ *
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A.B.O. Pro
Get the setup of your branch handled as well as receiving expert advice from a tax adviser to safeguard your launch into the German market.
700€ *
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A.B.O. Premium
Enjoy the freedom of having everything handled for you. We’ll look after the set-up, provide tailored advice, and handle all the accounting.
1.500€ *
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* Net price

A.B.O. Lite

A.B.O. Pro

A.B.O. Premium

Services of firma.de

A dedicated consultant

Referral to a tax consultant in your area

Contract and document 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, legal disclosure 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

Set up of payroll accounting (plus €9.99 per month per employee)

Set up of financial accounting €100 (plus preparation of annual accounts for €999)

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)

600€ excluding tax

700€ excluding tax

1500€ excluding tax

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.
Minimal bureaucracy
An Autonomous Branch Office gives you an official presence in Germany without the implications 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!"