Set up a Dependent Branch Office: Services at a glance - firma.de

Launch your business in 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
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Dependent Branch Basic

We handle the paperwork for you so you can establish your presence in Germany in no time.
400 €

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Completion of paperwork

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Contract and document templates

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A dedicated consultant

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Coordination and referrals

Services of the tax consultant

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Dependent Branch Pro

Get all the paperwork handled for you plus a 30-minute consultation with a expert tax adviser to help you avoid any pitfalls.
600 €

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30-minute consultation session with a tax adviser who is an expert in company law

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Completion of paperwork

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Contract and document templates

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A dedicated consultant

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Coordination and referrals

Services of the tax consultant

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Dependent Branch Premium

We handle your branch’s set up plus all the tax accounting - to ensure that everything is kosher for the Finanzamt.
800 €

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

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​​Referral to a tax consultant in your area

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Checklists and form pre-filling

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On demand telephone support

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Set up of financial accounting €100 (plus preparation of annual accounts for €1.249)

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Contract and document templates

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A dedicated consultant

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Coordination and referrals

Services of the tax consultant

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Personalised consultation on your company's opening balance sheet

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Completion of your Finanzamtfragebogen (tax office questionnaire)

Net price

Our packages: Tailored solutions for you business

Dependent Branch BasicDependent Branch ProDependent Branch Premium
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Set up of payroll accounting (plus €9.99 per month per employee)
​​Referral to a tax consultant in your area
Checklists and form pre-filling
Completion of the trade registration form (Gewerbeanmeldung)
On demand telephone support
Set up of financial accounting €100 (plus preparation of annual accounts for €1.249)
30-minute consultation session with a tax adviser who is an expert in company law
Completion of paperwork
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
Letterhead, legal disclosure and invoice templates
A dedicated consultant
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)
An expert consultant to guide you through the process
Referral to a qualified tax adviser in your area
Services of the tax consultant
Personalised consultation on your company's opening balance sheet
Completion of your Finanzamtfragebogen (tax office questionnaire)
Services provided by Werthing Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH**
Initial consultation via telephone (30 mins/€89 net)
Other services
Free 30-day trial of meineSCHUFA premiumOPTIONAL
Obligation-free insurance check by AXA
Obligation-free business address offer by REGUS
Digital handbook for founders: Firma gründen (currently only available in German)
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Establish yourself in the economic powerhouse of Europe

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    Test the waters

    A Dependent Branch Office is a perfect option for exploring business opportunities in Germany with minimal resources.

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    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.

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    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.

Frequently asked questions about Dependent Branch Offices