Entry in the Commercial Register as a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG)
The formation of a European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) becomes effective upon entry in the commercial register. In addition, the entry is published in the Official Journal of the European Union for information purposes.
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Basic information
A European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIG) may be established by companies and other entities governed by public or private law in accordance with the national law of a Member State. It may also be established by natural persons who carry on an industrial, commercial, craft, agricultural, or professional activity within the Community or who provide other services there.
The founding agreement of an EEIG must specify the name, registered office, and purpose of the EEIG, as well as—where applicable—the name, registration number, and place of registration of each member of the EEIG, and the duration of the EEIG, unless it is indefinite.
This agreement must be registered in the register designated for that purpose by each Member State. Registration confers full legal capacity on the EEIG throughout the Community.
Any establishment or dissolution of an EEIG shall also be published in the Official Journal of the European Union for informational purposes.
Requirements
An EEIG must consist of at least 2 members from different Member States, but may not employ more than 500 persons. An EEIG must consist of at least 2 members from different Member States.
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Procedure
The registration of a company in the commercial register is generally carried out by a notary.
The entry itself is made by the local court.
More information
The purpose of an EEIG is to facilitate or develop the economic activity of its members and to improve or increase the results of this activity.
The purpose of the association is not to make a profit for itself. The activities of the EEIG must be related to the economic activities of its members and may only be ancillary to them.
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Necessary Documents
- Registration
- Articles of Incorporation
- Certificate of Appointment of the Managing Directors
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Fees / Costs
Fixed fees are charged for entries in the Commercial Register in accordance with the Commercial Register Fees Regulation:
Initial registration of an EEIG with up to 3 members: 150.00 EUR; an additional 50.00 EUR for making the entry available on demand.
Surcharge for each additional member: 60.00 EUR per member, plus 20.00 EUR for making the entry available for retrieval. -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
There are no deadlines.
How long does it take to process
The registration court must decide on the registration immediately after receipt of the application. If all documents are available and no objections by the court are necessary, registrations are usually made within a few working days.
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Legal Bases
- Verordnung (EG) Nr. 2137/85 des Rates vom 25. Juli 1985 über die Schaffung einer Europäischen Wirtschaftlichen Interessenvereinigung (EWIV)
- EWIV-Ausführungsgesetz (EWIVAG)
- § 8a Handelsgesetzbuch (HGB)
- § 10 Handelsgesetzbuch (HGB)
- § 12 Handelsgesetzbuch (HGB)
- §§ 23 ff. Handelsregisterverordnung (HRV)
- Gesetz über Kosten der freiwilligen Gerichtsbarkeit für Gerichte und Notare (Gerichts- und Notarkostengesetz – GNotKG)
- Verordnung über Gebühren in Handels-, Partnerschafts- und Genossenschaftsregistersachen (HRegGebV)
- Verordnung über Gebühren in Handels-, Partnerschafts- und Genossenschaftsregistersachen (HRegGebV), Anlage (zu § 1) Gebührenverzeichnis Handelsregistergebührenverordnung (HRegGebV)
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 06.07.2026