About Germany
Germany is Europe's largest economy and a global leader in machinery, automotive, and chemical exports. With a highly skilled workforce and central EU location, it is a top destination for foreign direct investment.
German directors become shareholders/directors
Applicable country/region: DE - Germany
Unit PriceEUR 2350 / Company
Applicant Must Be PresentNo
English-speaking advisor
Germany local setup support
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Remotely Process Your German directors become shareholders/directors
Looking to change shareholders or directors for your German company? Look no further than TKEG Expat! Our company specializes in helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) expand internationally. With our expertise in German jurisdiction and our experience in handling such changes, we can ensure a smooth and hassle-free process for you. Our services include changing shareholders/directors for a German company, with a focus on the DE jurisdiction. Trust us to handle all the necessary requirements and paperwork, while you focus on growing your business. Choose TKEG Expat for a seamless and efficient change in your company's leadership.
Service Included
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1. Changing shareholders/directors for a German company.Number of services already included in this product: 0.00
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If a director cannot sign in person at the German notary, the notary can forward the documents to a notary in the director's own location (if they are within Germany) or, if the director is outside Germany, to the relevant consulate in the director's country, where the director attends to sign.
No. A director who is being removed and who does not need to sign any documents during the change process does not require an e-signature, since they will not be signing anything now or in the future. Only signatories who must actually sign documents need an active e-signature.
Powerful Economic Center
Germany's key economic centers include Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and the dynamic Berlin/Brandenburg region. Industry accounts for 22.9% of total value added, ranking first among G7 nations, with automotive, energy, engineering, and chemicals as the strongest sectors.
World Brands
Made in Germany is a globally recognized quality label. Germany is a top exporter in automobiles, mechanical engineering, and chemicals. Future industries such as clean energy and nanotechnology are growing rapidly, benefiting foreign investors who leverage this reputation.
Consumer Market
With over 80 million people, Germany is the EU's largest consumer market and a major importer and exporter of agricultural and consumer products. It hosts world-leading trade events including MEDICA, the Hanover Trade Fair, and Automechanika.
Import-Export Trade
Germany exports nearly $1.3 trillion annually, led by automobiles, machinery, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Its imports exceed $983 billion in similar categories, making it one of the world's most active trading nations and a key node in global supply chains.
General CIT Rate
Corporate income tax is 15%, plus a 5.5% solidarity surcharge on the corporate income tax, resulting in a combined rate of 15.825%. Trade tax applies separately and generally ranges from 8.75% to 20.3% depending on the municipality. According to legislative changes adopted in 2025, the corporation tax rate is planned to decrease to 14% in 2028, 13% in 2029, 12% in 2030, 11% in 2031, and 10% from 2032 onward, with the solidarity surcharge continuing to apply.
CIT Return Due Date
July 31st (or extended to the end of February of the following year if the taxpayer instructs a professional tax advisor).
CIT Payment Due Date
As stated in the assessment notice.
CIT Estimated Payment Due Date
Quarterly installment payments are due on the 10th day of March, June, September, and December.
Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty)
25/25/0
None-Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty)
25/0/15
General VAT Rate
19
General Capital Gain Tax Rate
Capital gains are subject to the normal corporate tax rate.
Composite Effective Average Tax Rate
26.59
Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate
11.00
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