Start your GmbH or UG in days

RAKETENSTART is our official incorporation partner. The platform guides you through all legal steps — from drafting your articles to commercial register entry.

Yes! All steps can be completed digitally, including the notary appointment via video call.

To use the video notarization, you need a German eID-enabled ID card or a similar accepted e-ID and your activated PIN. If you don't have an e-ID or prefer to do the notarization on-site, RAKETENSTART also offers in-person notarization which you can choose in the process.

To digitally incorporate your company, you'll need:

• A German eID-enabled ID card or a residency permit with your PIN (standard case)
• OR one of the following alternatives:
• An eID-enabled ID card from one of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, UK (residency permit)
• An eID-enabled residency permit from: Belgium, Latvia, Estonia, Malta, Switzerland, United Kingdom
• An e-residency from: Estonia or Latvia
• An eID-enabled ID card for citizens from the EU (Unionsbürgerkarte) from one of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain

More information about necessary documents here.

Currently, you can incorporate a UG (limited liability entrepreneurial company) or a GmbH (limited liability company) via RAKETENSTART – as a solo founder or with co-founders. You can also incorporate the corresponding non-profit forms (gUG or gGmbH).

The process typically takes 3 to 14 days, depending on the location, notary availability, and the registry court.

Notary fees, commercial register and transparency register fees are legally defined and billed by RAKETENSTART separately.

Notary:

• Plan Solo: ca. 200 €
• Plan Team: ca. 800 €

Note: Additional costs can apply, e.g. for translations into other languages (for international clients) or power of attorneys.

State fees:

• entry into the commercial register (Handelsregister): approx. €200
• business registration (Gewerbeamt): €20–60 (depending on city)
• entry into the transparency register (Transparenzregister): approx. €20 / year

Higher fees may apply for special types of companies with special permits.

Yes, you can also use RAKETENSTART to incorporate if you don't speak German. RAKETENSTART offers two options:

• Option 1: RAKETENSTART works with English-speaking notaries. Availabilities can vary depending on your location, so keep in mind your process might take longer.
• Option 2: You bring a translator to your appointment. Special rules apply here regarding who can be your translator. Both options can be coordinated with the RAKETENSTART team.

To get your cashback, follow these steps:

1. Start your incorporation process with RAKETENSTART using the link on this page.
2. Successfully open a founder account with Vivid Business.
3. Choose any paid yearly plan in Vivid Business.
4. After the 2‑month free period, and once your first plan fee has been charged, we'll refund the RAKETENSTART incorporation fee (€199 or €399, depending on the plan) to your main account.

When you click the offer button, we'll share some technical information with RAKETENSTART to link your visit to your registration. This allows us to verify your eligibility and refund the incorporation fee correctly.

Please note: The services of Raketenstart are offered from one business to another, which means the German "Widerrusfrecht" for private consumers does not apply."