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Virtual Office in Germany
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What Is a Virtual Office in Germany?• A virtual office in Germany represents
a package of modern services, useful to the investors who prefer performing business activities in a flexible manner.
• Some of the most important reasons to set up a virtual office in Germany refer to:
it is cheaper to set up a German virtual office;
it is a time-saving solution.
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Why Open a Virtual Office in Germany?• The virtual office provides a reliable
business presence on the German business market.
• It provides an effective way to perform business activities, following the current trends.
• The virtual office can represent a perfect solution for young entrepreneurs, who are used with a more dynamic way of performing various activities.
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The Advantages of a Virtual Office in Germany>>
• A German virtual office can become an attractive alternative to those who do not need a traditional office.
• When opening a company in Germany under a virtual office, the investor will benefit from a prestigious business address, in one of the main German cities.
• Our lawyers in Germany can offer personalized virtual office packages for entrepreneurs interested in Germany.
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>> The Advantages of a Virtual Office in Germany
• Foreign businessmen can also benefit from other facilities, such as:
a mailbox where they can receive and forward mail;
meeting rooms;
conference rooms;
top internet services;
incoming and outgoing faxes.
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Virtual Office in Germany: Paying Taxes
• While the virtual office is a more cost efficient solution, it is necessary to know that the business will be taxed following the tax regime applicable to other companies.
• The virtual office is liable to corporate tax and VAT.
• Our German lawyers can also assist in registering for other taxes.
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Corporate Taxes in Germany
• The taxes applicable in Germany for corporate entities are the following:
Value Added Tax (VAT), applicable
at the standard rate of 19%;
Several business activities can benefit from a lower VAT, imposed at the rate of 7%;
Trade tax;
Dividend tax.
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Virtual Office in Germany: Additional Services
• A virtual office package in Germany can also include the following additional services:
fax services with a private number;
call redirecting services;
collection of the bank statements received at the office;
phones with conference/video calling services.
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Register a Company in Germany
• A German company can be registered as one of the following legal entities:
the limited liability company (GmbH); the joint stock company (AG); the limited partnership (KG); the limited partnership with limited
liability company as a general partner (GmbH & Co KG);
the general partnership (OHG); the civil law partnership (GBR); the German subsidiary; the German branch office.
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Legal Assistance in Germany• Our law firm in Germany can provide
a wide range of legal services to both foreign and local investors.
• Our attorneys in Germany can offer assistance on the employment legislation applicable here, as well as on the bookkeeping obligations.
• Another important aspect refers to the corporate bank account or the business permits necessary for foreign investors.
Thank you for your attention!
• For more information please contact us at:
(+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)
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