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Commercial Register Registration of a legal entity

How do you register a legal entity in the commercial register?

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  • Detailed description

    Legal entities whose entry in the commercial register must be made with regard to the subject matter or the nature and scope of their business must be registered by all members of the Management Board.

    The prerequisite for the obligation to register is the operation of a commercial business.

    The case law understands commercial operation

    • an outwardly recognizable,
    • permanently and professionally oriented,
    • for the purpose of making a profit, and
    • activity carried out in the economic field.

    According to the obligation to register, companies whose registration is not already guaranteed by other legal provisions. These are, in particular, certain legal persons under public law (e.g. corporations, institutions or foundations under public law). The board of directors obliged to register is therefore also to be understood as the body provided for in the respective public law regulations for the representation, e.g. the respective own enterprise.

  • Documents
    • Registration
    • Treaty/Statutes
    • Certificate of appointment of representatives/board of directors

    In individual cases, further documents may be required.

  • Fees

    The amount of the fee for registration is determined in accordance with the Court and Notary Costs Act in conjunction with the Ordinance on Fees in Commercial, Partnership and Cooperative Register Matters. In addition, expenses are incurred for the public announcement of the registration.

  • Process

    The application must be filed electronically with the registry court in publicly certified form.

    After successful registration, you will receive a registration notification.

  • Responsible authority

    The registry court at the registered office of the legal person is responsible for the registration of the legal person. The registration is carried out by a notary's office.

  • Legal basis
  • Pointer

    Please note that you must also report company-relevant changes, such as changes in the company, the registered office, the granting or revocation of power of attorney, etc. to the register court.

  • Approved

    No technical approval. If necessary, please contact the Ministry of Justice and for Europe and Consumer Protection.

    Phone (0331 866-0)

    Poststelle@mdjev.brandenburg.de