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Company formation in Germany at a glance To establish and register a company in Germany, you must meet various requirements: • Specifying the business concept • Determining the legal structure of the company • Selecting a unique trade name • Having a registered office in Germany • Deposit of share capital • Compilation of the company's articles of association Then, you have to go through different steps such as choosing the appropriate legal form, preparing a business plan, notarizing documents, registering a business, registering for taxes, obtaining permits, opening a business bank account, and obtaining various insurances in Germany. Non-residents in Germany may need to appoint an authorized representative, obtain a visa or residence permit, and open a business bank account at banks that provide services to non-resident clients. The situation is more complicated for non-EU nationals. They must meet particular requirements for obtaining a visa, residence, and work permit,choosing a legal form, and appointing an authorized representative. Fluency in German is also beneficial for them.