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Pre-Formation Preparation
Phase 1 of 3
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GmbH: €25,000 Stammkapital minimum | UG: €1 minimum (limited liability)
Cost: ~€12–25 | Contact: Handelsregister or notary | Validity: 3 months
Cost: €150–500+ | Timeline: 1–2 weeks | Includes GmbH/UG charter
Prepare ID copies, signatures, contact details for all shareholders
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Official Registration
Phase 2 of 3
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Cost: €100–150 | Timeline: 1–3 weeks | Notary submits documents
Cost: €15–75 | Timeline: 1 week | File at local Gewerbeamt (trade office)
Cost: Free | Timeline: 2–4 weeks | Obtain Steuernummer & USt-ID
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Post-Registration Setup
Phase 3 of 3
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Cost: €10–100/year | Timeline: 1–2 weeks | Required for GmbH operations
Cost: €40–200/month | Includes D&O and general liability coverage
Cost: €500–2,000 (one-time) | Timeline: 2–4 weeks | Privacy policy, DPA, consent forms