Berlin office, Jonas's desk
Friedrichstraße 68, 10117 Berlin. English-speaking corporate lawyer Jonas Krüger. 6 services run out of Berlin, cross-office support for the rest.
Berlin in context
Berlin is Germany's largest startup ecosystem by funding volume and the country's most mature English-language business environment. Gewerbesteuer Hebesatz 2026 is 410%, keeping Berlin slightly cheaper on combined corporate tax (30.175%) than Hamburg, Düsseldorf or Munich. Industries concentrated here: tech and SaaS, fintech, creative and media, e-commerce, biotech (Charité cluster), impact-investing.
Our Berlin office sits at Friedrichstraße 68 in the Mitte Geschäftsstandort, three minutes from U-Bahn Französische Straße and walking distance to Amtsgericht Charlottenburg, the commercial-register court for most Berlin GmbHs.
Services we run out of Berlin
GmbH formation
3 to 6 weeks from notarial deed to HRB entry.
UG formation
Mini-GmbH from €1 under § 5a GmbHG.
Shelf GmbH
24 to 72 hour takeover, ready-made vehicle.
Registered office
Friedrichstraße 68 HRB-ready address.
Virtual office
Address + mail + phone in Berlin.
Bank account
Berliner Sparkasse, Commerzbank, fintechs.
Jonas Krüger
Managing Partner, Berlin office. Law faculty: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Big Four career start, ~10 years independent corporate practice. Read full profile.
About Jonas
Frequently asked questions
Where is German Firma's Berlin office?
Friedrichstraße 68, 10117 Berlin. U6 Französische Straße, 3-minute walk.
Can I meet an English-speaking corporate lawyer in Berlin?
Yes. Jonas Krüger runs our Berlin office and handles English-language corporate work end-to-end.
What services run out of the Berlin office?
GmbH/UG/AG formation, shelf companies, registered office, virtual office, bank account coordination, and intake for cross-office topics.
What is the corporate tax rate for a GmbH registered in Berlin in 2026?
Combined 30.175%: KSt 15% + Solz 0.825% + GewSt 14.35% (Hebesatz 410%).
Do I need to go to the Berlin Handelsregister in person?
No. The notary files electronically at AG Charlottenburg. You can sign the deed in person or by apostilled PoA.
Should I register my company in Berlin or in a lower-Hebesatz municipality?
Registered seat must match administrative-seat reality to avoid § 10 AO reclassification. Arbitrage only if real operations sit elsewhere.
How long does GmbH formation take at AG Charlottenburg?
5 to 15 working days from HR filing to HRB entry typically.
How do I book a meeting at Friedrichstraße 68?
Use the form below or call +49 30 5557 2100. We confirm within one working day.
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Address
Friedrichstraße 68, 10117 Berlin
+49 30 5557 2100