How much permits cost to open in Berlin
In Berlin, the filings with a fixed government fee add up to about €0. 3 more are set by the space or the business, and 2 are free. Build-out, insurance and adviser costs are on top.
Commercial register entry (GmbH)
Local court (Registergericht), through a notaryGermany, national
The articles are notarized and the notary files the registration electronically.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed in person
Transparency register (beneficial owners)
Bundesanzeiger Verlag, Transparency RegisterGermany, national
Companies record their beneficial owners online.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
Trade registration
Bezirksamt Berlin, OrdnungsamtBerlin
Every shop, restaurant and trading business registers its trade with Berlin before starting. The city passes it on to the tax office and the food inspectors.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
Tax registration questionnaire
Finanzamt (through ELSTER)Germany, national
Filed online through ELSTER within a month of starting; the tax office then issues the tax number and VAT ID.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
EORI number for importing
German customs (Zoll)Germany, national
Requested from German customs before the first import.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
Guides for each business in Berlin
Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.
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This guide covers the city. Your exact address decides the county, the health district and the zoning. Placetta maps every filing for it, fills the official forms from your details, adds the deadlines and puts them up for your approval.
- The full list for your address, in filing order
- The official forms, filled line by line
- Renewal and inspection reminders