German Corporate Law

Specialist legal services for international companies

  • Company formation and German market entry

  • M&A transactions and commercial agreements

  • Work with us in English

Our Services

Corporate Law (General Corporate Legal Services)

Subsidiaries & Company Formation

Establishment of German subsidiaries for international companies, including GmbH formation, branch office registration, and legal structure selection. We handle the complete formation process from notarization through commercial register entry and initial corporate documentation.

Business Immigration

Work permits and residence permits for international executives, managers, and key employees relocating to Germany. We handle EU Blue Card applications, intra-company transfers, and executive residence permits with complete coordination with German immigration authorities.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Representation in M&A transactions involving German companies, including due diligence coordination, purchase agreement negotiation, and transaction closing. We advise on deal structure, tax optimization, and post-acquisition integration under German corporate law.

Joint Ventures & Partnerships

Structuring and documentation of joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and collaboration agreements under German law. We draft shareholder agreements and operational arrangements addressing management rights, profit sharing, exit provisions, and dispute resolution.

Governance & Compliance

Development of corporate governance structures for German subsidiaries, including shareholder agreements, management procedures, and board protocols. We ensure compliance with German corporate law requirements (GmbHG, AktG) and coordinate with parent company governance requirements.

Corporate Restructuring

Advisory on corporate reorganizations, capital increases and reductions, legal form conversions, and liquidations. We handle restructuring transactions under German transformation law (Umwandlungsgesetz) and coordinate tax, employment law, and commercial considerations.

How We Work

Clear Process, Efficient Results

  • Corporate Assessment

We review your business objectives, current corporate structure, and German expansion plans. You receive clear guidance on German corporate law requirements, structure options, and recommended approach for your specific situation.

  • Structure Planning

We develop a corporate structure appropriate for your German operations, addressing entity selection, capitalization requirements, management structure, and parent-subsidiary relationships. Clear explanation of German corporate law requirements and their practical implications.

  • Implementation

For company formations, we manage the complete process, including drafting formation documents, notarization, commercial register filings, and tax registrations. For transactions, we coordinate due diligence, draft purchase agreements, and handle closing procedures.

  • Registration & Compliance

We handle commercial register filings, tax office registrations, and initial compliance requirements. Practical support to ensure your German entity is properly established and operational under German law.

  • Ongoing Corporate Support

Following the formation or transaction closing, we provide ongoing advice on corporate governance, shareholder matters, and compliance requirements. You have direct access to German corporate law expertise as your German operations develop.

Why Choose Schlun & Elseven for Your Case

  • Integrated Legal Services

Corporate law, business immigration, and employment law services under one roof. We coordinate all legal aspects of your German operations, eliminating the need for multiple law firms.

  • Transparent Fee Structures

Clear fee estimates for corporate matters. Detailed pricing information upfront with no hidden costs, designed for international companies managing budgets across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Digital-First Approach

Online communication, digital document sharing, and efficient remote coordination. We work seamlessly with international companies without requiring in-person meetings, using secure platforms for document management and video consultations.

  • International Business Experience

Extensive experience advising international companies on German corporate law matters, from establishing subsidiaries to representing clients in transactions with German entities. We understand both international business practices and German legal requirements.

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Corporate and commercial law • Integrated legal services • Digital-first approach

Establish Your German Presence

Whether you’re establishing a German subsidiary, structuring partnerships with German entities, or managing cross-border transactions, we provide the comprehensive German legal support international companies need.

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