When expanding your business to Germany and the EU, you will face a number of key questions: Do I need a legal entity in the EU or can I use my US entity? If you need or want a German entity - which entity type should you choose? How do I register a company and what registrations are needed? Our article provides a primer for US businesses expanding to Europe to help you manage your market entry in an efficient and informed manner.

When expanding to Germany from the US, you will likely be more familiar with US entity types like LLC and Inc. than with German entity types like GmbH and UG. This article sheds light on key differences between US and German entity types and helps you make an informed decision when choosing the best legal structure for your German business.

Read to understand what business licenses and mandatory notifications you need to be aware of when starting a business in Germany.