Public Limited Company in Germany
The German company Aktiengesellschaft (AG) is suitable for companies requiring a lot of capital and where company management is intended to be independent from the shareholders as far as possible.
Registration conditions
The share capital of the AG is EUR 50,000.00. One partner and one shareholder obligatory for establishing an AG in Germany.
A one-person AG is not possible, because, in addition to a managing board, the law requires a supervisory board with at least three members. However, it is allowed to form an AG, where the sole shareholder also functions as managing board director or a member of the supervisory board.
Timeline
A company in Germany could be incorporated within 2-5 working days if all the documents are submitted accordingly.
Fees
The nominal share capital for founding is at least 50 000 Euro. An alternative to this is an asset-based founding, whereby the contributed economic goods must also have a common value of at least 50 000 Euro.
Compulsory regulation
Even if the German Commercial Code provides the main regulations for setting up a company in the country, the Public Limited Company falls under the specific regulations of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG). The Stock Corporation Act regulates the procedural matters on:
- the incorporation procedures,
- management,
- powers of the supervisory board of the German AG,
- the rights and obligations of the shareholders,
- the share capital requirements,
- dissolution procedures for German AG.
Documents
In order to form a German stock corporation, the following is required:
- Drafting of the Articles of Association
- Registration with the Commercial Register
- Registration with the Trade Office
Consultation about Public Limited Company registration
Our consultation services aim to assist you in the process of setting up your business in Germany as a Public Limited Company. Our expert advisors will support you with all aspects, from preparing paperwork to acquiring required permits and registrations, ensuring a seamless and effective process. We offer tailored advice on legal obligations, share capital, and corporate structure to help you make well-informed decisions that are in line with your business objectives.
Ownership management
Being in charge of the ownership of a Public Limited Company can be difficult yet essential. Our services consist of dealing with ownership modifications, overseeing beneficial owners, and supervising ownership transfers. We make sure that all changes in ownership are accurately recorded and follow the most recent regulations.
Corporate structure changes
As your company grows, your organizational framework may also need to adapt. We offer a range of services to assist in modifying your corporate structure, including updating directors, nominee information, and making other necessary changes with ease and efficiency.
Share capital management
Proper management of a company’s share capital is crucial for its financial well-being. We provide solutions to support you in boosting, lowering, disposing of, and transferring share capital, guaranteeing that all actions are executed correctly and comply with legal standards.
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