{"id":7676,"date":"2022-10-04T08:40:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T06:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honert.de\/?p=7676"},"modified":"2022-10-04T14:26:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T12:26:34","slug":"gmbh-german-llc-formation-now-digitally-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/honert.de\/en\/gmbh-german-llc-formation-now-digitally-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"GMBH (GERMAN LLC) FORMATION NOW DIGITALLY POSSIBLE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-hl9nsp-380a460ad7c11d2fffd56b2599dda352\">\n.avia-section.av-hl9nsp-380a460ad7c11d2fffd56b2599dda352{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/honert.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/3629.jpg);\nbackground-position:0% 0%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-hl9nsp-380a460ad7c11d2fffd56b2599dda352 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  hide_on_print avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-40 av-height-40  container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='40' data-av_min_height_opt='40'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-7676'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-gj4ui1-4fcfef70af1865d3c50701ea1cbfab1d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-7676'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-dypau1-b7ec82ab15ee30b6c210f9839bce87e0\">\n.flex_column.av-dypau1-b7ec82ab15ee30b6c210f9839bce87e0{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-dypau1-b7ec82ab15ee30b6c210f9839bce87e0 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l8o46mlj-1767a08cd5360b3976e27193ecea4019\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l8o46mlj-1767a08cd5360b3976e27193ecea4019{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l8o46mlj-1767a08cd5360b3976e27193ecea4019 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l8o46mlj-1767a08cd5360b3976e27193ecea4019 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l8o46mlj-1767a08cd5360b3976e27193ecea4019 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_above'>4. October 2022\n<\/div><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >GMBH (GERMAN LLC) FORMATION NOW DIGITALLY POSSIBLE <\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-d02355-f27b2e1b3f5e9b00a4ff1b62f64da211\">\n.flex_column.av-d02355-f27b2e1b3f5e9b00a4ff1b62f64da211{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-d02355-f27b2e1b3f5e9b00a4ff1b62f64da211 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l8o47311-0c111ed3f942a5ed419cf2ec501c8876 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>On August 1, 2022, the Implementation Act for the EU Digitization Directive 2019\/1151 (&#8220;DiRUG&#8221;) came into force. From now on, the formation of a GmbH or a UG (entrepreneurial company) is also possible from the comfort of one&#8217;s own desk chair instead of on the premises of a notary. However, notarial assistance is still required. In this article, we explain the procedure for digital incorporation and provide an outlook on further innovations in the context of the digitization of corporate law.<\/strong><!--more--><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ay4wo9-bcc72f1ddae0bcc97e602a78c955e8eb\">\n.flex_column.av-ay4wo9-bcc72f1ddae0bcc97e602a78c955e8eb{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ay4wo9-bcc72f1ddae0bcc97e602a78c955e8eb av_two_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l8o4bzg5-38c4e19935b329f8741734303bc73fc2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>I. Procedure<\/h2>\n<p>Pursuant to Section 2 (3) GmbHG (Act on Limited Liability Companies), the notarization of the GmbH partnership agreement can now be performed by means of video communication. This is not obligatory: the notarization in person can still be chosen. The procedure is governed by sections 16a to 16e of the German Notarization Act (BeurkG). The Federal Chamber of Notaries has set up a special video communication system for this purpose, subject to special security precautions. After making an appointment with the selected notary, digital GmbH founders receive an invitation link to the video conference. However, the prerequisite for choosing the notary is that the registered office of the company to be formed is located in the notary&#8217;s area of jurisdiction.<\/p>\n<p>At the start of the video conference, the parties who will sign the document must identify themselves. If the notary cannot be certain of the identity of the participants of the online procedure, he also has the option of refusing digital certification in individual cases.<\/p>\n<p>Identification takes place in two stages: First, the notary reads the electronic ID data of the parties involved from a suitable identification document. For German citizens, this is the ID card with eID function, the electronic residence permit or the eID card\/EU citizen card. The free notary app on the smartphone is required for reading out the document (download here: <a href=\"https:\/\/online-verfahren.notar.de\/ov\/gruendung\/formular\/onboarding\/carousel?currentSlide=notarApp\">https:\/\/online-verfahren.notar.de\/ov\/gruendung\/formular\/onboarding\/carousel?currentSlide=notarApp<\/a>). The app uses NFC technology, which is also used for contactless payment in retail, for example.<\/p>\n<p>Note: All ID cards issued since 2017 have the eID function &#8211; but it must be activated. A PIN for using the eID function was already generated when the ID card was issued. If the letter with the PIN has been lost, a new letter containing the activation code and the new PIN can be ordered online here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pin-ruecksetzbrief-bestellen.de\/\">https:\/\/www.pin-ruecksetzbrief-bestellen.de\/<\/a>.<br \/>\nIn a second step, the notary reads the photo electronically from a suitable identification document via the notary app. The German ID card can be used for this if it has been issued since August 2, 2021. However, the photo from the passport or other identification documents can also be read out, as long as the respective document is valid. The notary subsequently compares the read-out photo with the video image of the parties involved.<\/p>\n<p>Third parties or guests participating in the video conference for information purposes only do not have to identify themselves.<\/p>\n<p>The notarization then proceeds as usual: the notary checks the powers of representation, reads out the document and advises the parties involved. If the founders of the GmbH are represented, the power of attorney must always be submitted on paper, but must be attached to the electronic transcript of the proceedings in electronically certified form.<br \/>\nFinally, the electronic transcript of the hearing must be provided by the parties with qualified electronic signatures. An individual signature certificate is created for each participant on the basis of the eID data read out. If the notary requests the signature in the video conference, a TAN is sent to the smartphone via SMS, which must be entered in an input mask in the video conference. The document is then signed with a click of the mouse.<\/p>\n<p>The DiRUG has also brought about an acceleration of procedures: GmbH formations that are notarized by means of video communication must be entered in the Commercial Register within ten working days of receipt of the application, as a rule, in accordance with the new Section 25 (3) No. 1 of the Commercial Register Ordinance. If only natural persons are involved and the model protocols provided for in Annex 2 are used, the company must even be registered within five working days.<\/p>\n<p>More information about the online process is available here: <a href=\"https:\/\/online-verfahren.notar.de\/ov\/\">https:\/\/online-verfahren.notar.de\/ov\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>II. Outlook<\/h2>\n<p>Up to now, digital GmbH formation is only possible for cash formation without contributions in kind. However, the Act Supplementing the Regulations Implementing the Digitization Directive (&#8220;DiREG&#8221;), which was promulgated on July 26, 2022, already stipulates that, as of August 1, 2023, non-cash incorporations will also be possible remotely &#8211; as long as no items are contributed which themselves can only be transferred with notarial certification. This applies in particular to plots of lands and GmbH shares.<\/p>\n<p>But this is not the end of the story: If only the formation of a GmbH via video conference has been possible up to now, shareholder resolutions on amendments to the articles of association and capital measures (e.g., the increase or reduction of the share capital) can also be digitally notarized as of August 1, 2023. It is to be expected that the scope of online communication will continue to be steadily expanded in the future. This also applies to commercial register applications: Since DiRUG came into force, it has been possible to make commercial register applications digitally, but so far only for sole proprietors and capital enterprises. Here, too, DiREG provides for an expansion to all legal entities from August 1, 2023. Similarly, applications to the register of partnerships, cooperatives and associations will also be possible digitally from this date.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-92dcll-a8e00600a08eebccfd9a7ce9cb8198bc\">\n.flex_column.av-92dcll-a8e00600a08eebccfd9a7ce9cb8198bc{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:7px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-92dcll-a8e00600a08eebccfd9a7ce9cb8198bc av_one_third  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  sy-only-desktop hide_on_print flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p><div  class='avia-builder-widget-area clearfix  avia-builder-el-9  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><section id=\"categories-3\" class=\"widget clearfix widget_categories\"><h3 class=\"widgettitle\">Newsletter issues<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cat-item cat-item-272\"><a 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