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The German private limited liability company (GmbH) is the most widely used legal form for corporations. It combines a high degree of flexibility with relatively few obligations.

Germany remains one of the most important business locations for UK companies setting up business operations abroad and the trend continues to be positive. Here we provide answers to the most important questions.

Anyone can establish a business in Germany, irrespective of nationality or place of residence. Get the overview on how to set up a company in Germany in our Investor's Basics.

Besides the GmbH and branch office forms, German company law offers several other company forms that may be used by foreign companies expanding into the German market.

Any foreign company with a head office and registered business operations outside of Germany can register a German branch office.

The Limited Liability Entrepreneurial Company “Unternehmergesellschaft (haftungsbeschränkt)" is a start-up version of the GmbH with a share capital of less than EUR 25,000. It is often referred to as "Mini-GmbH".

GTAI supports British and other international companies seeking to establish business operations in Germany under the post-Brexit framework.

A subsidiary is a popular option for establishing a business in Germany. UK companies can easily incorporate a GmbH in Germany.

Setting up a German market presence requires a legal structure. Expanding foreign companies generally opt to establish a local subsidiary or register a local branch office.