Corporate services in Germany
Banklane provides end-to-end corporate services in Germany: company registration, business licence registration, visa & immigration, employee recruitment, office leasing, and ready-made company transfers — alongside our core bank-account opening service.
Services in Germany.
Company Registration
Incorporate your entity quickly and correctly — entity selection, name reservation, filing, and certificates.
Business Licence Registration
Obtain the operating licences and permits your activity requires in the jurisdiction.
Visa & Immigration
Investor, work, and residence visa processing for founders, directors, and key staff.
Employee Recruitment
Source, screen, and onboard local talent — plus payroll and HR-compliance support.
Office Leasing
Flexi-desks, serviced offices, or full premises to meet substance and licensing needs.
Ready-Made Company Transfer
Acquire an existing, clean, licensed entity for immediate market entry where available.
Germany — key facts.
| Bank Account Opening | 7–14 days |
| Common Entity Type | GmbH / UG |
| Corporate Tax | ~30%–33% combined (corporate + trade tax) |
| Foreign Ownership | YES 100% allowed |
| Local Agent / Director | No residency requirement, but local presence helps banking |
| Incorporation Time | 2–4 weeks (notary required) |
Account opening process.
Match
We assess your case and shortlist the banks in Germany most likely to approve you.
Build
We prepare your Lane Card™ dossier — pre-answering every KYC question the bank will ask.
Launch
Applications submitted to named relationship managers — in parallel, not in sequence.
Land
Account approved and activated. Typical timeline: 7–14 days.
Pros & cons of Germany.
Advantages
- Largest EU economy and consumer market
- Strong industrial and B2B ecosystem
- EU single-market access
Watch-outs
- Notarial process and minimum capital (EUR 25k for GmbH)
- Higher effective tax burden
- German-language documentation
Ready to set up in Germany?
Tell us your business activity and ownership structure. We'll confirm exact costs, timelines, and the best banks for your case within 24 hours.