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Visa for managing directors.
Legal help with your residence and work permit if you come from a non-EU country and run a company in Germany.
- Partner lawyer for immigration law
- €750 plus VAT, up to 5 hours included
- Free initial call beforehand
Legal advice is provided by independent partner lawyers. firma.de does not provide legal advice itself.
How the lawyer helps managing directors
- § 19c AufenthG, § 3 BeschV
Employed managing director
For managing directors without a majority stake: a residence permit without approval from the Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit).
- § 21 AufenthG
Shareholder and managing director
If you hold the majority of the company, you count as self-employed and need a visa or residence permit for self-employment. What matters then is your business idea, your financing and the benefit to the economy.
- Case by case
Managing from abroad
If you run the company from abroad, you need different permits depending on your home country and length of stay. The lawyer checks your individual case.
- Immigration office
Application and appointment
Which documents the immigration office (Ausländerbehörde) needs and how to prepare for your appointment.
- §§ 27 ff. AufenthG
Family reunification
Under which conditions your spouse and children can join you.
- § 9 AufenthG
Settlement permit
When a temporary permit can become permanent residence (Niederlassungserlaubnis, settlement permit).
Visa for skilled workers or for managing directors?
| Service | Who | Scope | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa for skilled workers | Partner lawyer for immigration law | Visas for employed skilled workers from non-EU countries | €750 plus VAT |
| Visa for managing directors | Partner lawyer for immigration law | Residence and work permits for managing directors from non-EU countries | €750 plus VAT |
How the advice on the managing director visa works
- 1
Book an initial call
Pick a slot above for a free initial call, 15 minutes by video.
- 2
Case review
The partner lawyer checks which residence permit fits your role and your stake in the company.
- 3
Prepare the application
Documents and applications for the embassy or immigration office are prepared, with up to 5 hours included.
- 4
Ongoing support
If the authorities have questions, the lawyer remains your point of contact.
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Company formation, registrations and ongoing bookkeeping in one place. Anything that requires a licence is handled by notaries and tax advisors from our partner network.
What founders say
“Since we started the company, our admin simply runs alongside: receipts, VAT returns, deadlines. We always know where we stand – and can focus on our product.”
What you can rely on
ELSTER
VAT returns and annual accounts go straight to the tax office via the ELSTER interface.
DATEV
Bookings and receipts are ready in DATEV format – your tax firm keeps working as usual.
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Made in Germany
Developed in Germany, servers in the EU, GDPR-compliant. Anything that requires a licence comes from tax advisors and notaries.
Frequently asked questions about the visa for managing directors
Who is the advice on the managing director visa for?
For managing directors from countries outside the EU who run, or want to run, a corporation such as a GmbH in Germany.
How much does the advice on the managing director visa cost?
€750 plus VAT, which includes up to 5 hours of work by the lawyer. Each additional hour costs €250 plus VAT.
Who will advise me on the visa for managing directors?
An independent partner lawyer for immigration law. firma.de arranges the contact but does not provide legal advice itself.
Do I need a work permit as a managing director?
If you come from a non-EU country and work in Germany as a managing director, you need a residence permit that allows this work. Which one depends mainly on how much of the company you own.
Can I set up the company without a visa?
Yes. You can set up the company and be a shareholder without a residence permit. You only need one once you start working in Germany yourself.
How long does the process take?
That depends on the embassy and the immigration office (Ausländerbehörde), often several weeks to months. With complete documents, it is noticeably faster.