German Startup OS · GmbH & UG · Compliance Ops

Open and run your German company
in one place.

Incorporation, accounting, tax, and compliance — one dashboard, done for you.

All-in-one — no juggling a notary, a tax advisor, and a bank separately.English-first — no German bureaucracy learning curve, wherever you're based.Compliance that doesn't stop at day one — stay covered after you incorporate.
2–4 wksTypical GmbH formation timeline
5.0 ★Average rating
Domiciliation included
How it works

Incorporated in three steps.

Answer a few questions in English. We coordinate the notary appointment and track the process through to registration.

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Formation
Documents
Compliance
Providers
Company
GmbH Formation
Nexura Labs GmbH · started 14 Jul 2026
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4
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Current status
Capital deposit in progress
On track · 60% complete
What's required next
Deposit €12,500 share capital
Use the account details sent by the notary, then upload the bank confirmation.
Provider updates
Dr. Renner · Notary
Deed notarised, awaiting capital proof
Commerzbank
Business account opened
Documents
Articles of associationReady
Notarial formation deedReady
Shareholders' listReady
Managing-director appointmentReady
Bank capital confirmationAwaiting
Commercial Register applicationQueued
Milestones
Intake submitted14 Jul
Deed notarised22 Jul
Capital depositIn progress
Commercial Register approvalest. mid-Aug
01

Tell us about your company

Answer a short questionnaire in English — shareholders, capital, purpose. We prepare the formation documents within 24 hours.

02

We coordinate the notary

We prepare your GmbH or UG founding documents, coordinate a notary appointment, and track the Commercial Register process.

03

Your company is registered

Your Handelsregisternummer arrives. Business address, optional tax registration, and ongoing compliance are available from day one.

What's included

Formation coordination, end to end.

Foundeur's fee covers coordination. Notary and government charges are paid separately and shown before you commit.

Formation documents prepared

Your GmbH or UG founding documents drafted in German and coordinated with the notary.

Notary appointment coordinated

We coordinate a notary appointment and prepare all required documents for the signing.

Commercial Register process tracked

We track the registration process through to approval and keep you updated along the way.

Dedicated formation contact

A named contact who manages your formation and answers questions throughout the process.

Tax & VAT registration

Add-on

Coordinated with a tax partner after formation. Partner fees are quoted separately before the service begins.

Bank account assistance

Introductions to German-compatible banking partners. No Foundeur coordination fee.

After formation

Formation is day one. We stay for what’s next.

Most platforms stop at incorporation. Foundeur keeps your company information, documents, and deadlines organised through one dashboard.

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Formation
Documents
Legal Ops
Compliance
Company
Legal Ops
Nexura Labs GmbH · everything after incorporation, in one place
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Deadlines this quarter
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Active workflows
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Company documents
All clear
Compliance status
Upcoming deadlines
VAT return — Q2
Finanzamt · ELSTER
Due 10 Aug
Annual accounts filing
Bundesanzeiger
Due 30 Sep
Transparenzregister review
UBO confirmation
Due 15 Oct
Company
RegistrationHRB 214880 · Berlin
Share capital€25,000
Managing director1 appointed
StatusActive · in good standing
Active workflows
MD
Managing-director change
Notary + Commercial Register
In review
AD
Registered address update
Handelsregister
Filed
SH
Shareholder list update
Provider coordination
Draft
Document hub
Formation pack (6)Organised
Tax & VAT registrationsStored
Contracts & agreementsStored

Document storage

All your company documents in one place — formation records, shareholder agreements, correspondence.

Compliance calendar

VAT filings, annual accounts, Transparenzregister — every deadline tracked in your dashboard.

Provider coordination

Request and manage accountants, lawyers, and other professional services through a single dashboard.

Service-status tracking

See the status of every active service request — filings, registrations, and partner quotes — in one place.

Already incorporated elsewhere? Bring your company onto Foundeur and keep everything organised from day one.

Import your existing company →
Why Foundeur

Most formation services stop at registration. Foundeur continues with what comes next.

English-first coordination

Navigate formation and ongoing company administration without managing every German provider separately.

A clear compliance timeline

Track relevant registrations, deadlines, filings, and required company changes before they become urgent.

One company dashboard

Keep company documents, service requests, providers, deadlines, and statuses together.

Professional support when needed

Request tax, accounting, legal, address, and filing services from partners directly through Foundeur.

Formation gets you registered. Foundeur helps you stay organised afterward.

Formation Pricing

Choose your formation package.

Pay Foundeur once for formation coordination. Notary and government fees are paid separately. Optional partner services are quoted before you order them.

UG / GmbHStandard
149
excl. VAT · one-time
Legal Ops setup + first month of Pro included
Up to 3 shareholders and 1 managing director
Formation information prepared
Notary appointment coordinated
Commercial Register process tracked
Dedicated formation contact
First month of Legal Ops Pro included
Start standard formation
UG / GmbHAdvanced
249
excl. VAT · one-time
Legal Ops setup + first month of Pro included
Up to 5 shareholders or multiple managing directors
Everything in Standard
Complex ownership structure documented
Custom articles coordinated with a legal or notary partner
Additional shareholder and director coordination
First month of Legal Ops Pro included
Professional fees for custom legal documents are charged separately.
Start advanced formation
HoldingStandard
249
excl. VAT · one-time
Legal Ops setup + first month of Pro included
One parent company and one subsidiary, with 1 founder and 1 managing director
Formation information prepared for both entities
Notary appointments coordinated
Commercial Register processes tracked for both entities
Dedicated formation contact
First month of Legal Ops Pro included
Start holding formation
HoldingAdvanced
349
excl. VAT · one-time
Legal Ops setup + first month of Pro included
One parent company and one subsidiary with multiple founders or directors
Everything in Standard Holding
Multiple shareholders or managing directors
Custom agreements coordinated with a legal partner
Ownership structure documented across both entities
First month of Legal Ops Pro included
Start advanced holding
Notary and government fees are paid separately. Estimated costs may be displayed during the formation process, but final amounts are determined and invoiced by the relevant notary or authority. Professional partner fees are always confirmed before the corresponding service begins.
Optional Services

Add professional support when you need it.

Request services through Foundeur and receive the relevant provider's price before confirming. These services are not included in the formation or Legal Ops subscription prices.

Registered Business Address
From €69/year
A registered German business address for your company. Availability and final pricing depend on the selected city and are confirmed before you order.
Tax & VAT Registration
Quoted after formation
After incorporation, we connect you with a tax partner who can prepare and submit your tax registration and VAT ID application.
Accounting & Annual Accounts
Partner quote
Connect with an accounting or tax partner for bookkeeping, annual accounts, and ongoing tax obligations.
Legal Documents
Partner quote
Request support from a legal partner for customised articles, shareholder agreements, resolutions, and other company documents.
Company Changes & Filings
Partner quote
Coordinate shareholder, managing-director, address, capital, or Commercial Register changes through Foundeur.
Bank Account Assistance
No Foundeur coordination fee
Choose from compatible banking partners. We coordinate the introduction and help prepare your company information. Banking-plan fees may apply.
Payroll Administration
Partner quote
Monthly payroll coordinated with a specialist partner. Partner terms and final pricing are confirmed before the service begins.
Annual Tax Returns
Partner quote
Preparation and submission of applicable annual company tax returns through a tax partner.
Regulatory & Bundesbank Filings
Partner quote
Support for applicable reporting obligations, including Z4 or K4 filings where required.
Service availability and pricing depend on your company and selected provider. You approve every professional fee before the service begins.

Your company is registered. What happens next?

Keep your company information, documents, deadlines, and selected service providers organised through Foundeur.

Get started

One platform for forming and running your company.

Start an intake in 10 minutes, or bring your existing German company onto Foundeur to stay compliant going forward.