Entry in the Commercial Register as a limited partnership (KG)
The KG only comes into existence and has full legal capacity when it is entered in the commercial register. You can find more information here.
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Basic information
The commercial register is a public register kept by the local courts. It serves to ensure legal certainty in commercial transactions, as the factual and legal circumstances, the disclosure of which is of particular interest to the general public, are fully and reliably documented. There are two sections:
- Section A: For sole traders and partnerships (e.K., OHG, KG)
- Section B: For corporations (GmbH, AG)
The commercial register is a public record. This means that legal transactions in good faith are protected to a limited extent in their trust in the accuracy of the entries and announcements.
The content of the entry is published ex officio in the electronic Federal Gazette. In principle, all entries are published in full.
The entry in the commercial register must be applied for in electronic form at the locally competent district court. The signature of the person or body authorized to represent the company must be certified by a notary. Depending on the form of the company, different information must be provided and attachments added.
A limited partnership (KG) is entered in the commercial register in section A (HRA).
Required information:
- Company name
- registered office
- Domestic business address
- personally liable partners and the power of representation
- Limited partners
Requirements
There must be a partnership agreement.
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Procedure
The registration of a company in the commercial register section A is generally carried out by a notary.
The entry itself is made by the local court.
More information
There are often several weeks between drawing up the articles of association and registration in the commercial register. You should therefore check that the articles of association are up to date before registering.
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Necessary Documents
- The following must be submitted through the appointed notary: a notarized application
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Fees / Costs
Initial registration for up to 3 shareholders: 150.00 EUR; additional capital available on call: 50.00 EUR.
Increase starting with the 4th shareholder: 60.00 EUR per shareholder, plus an additional 20.00 EUR per shareholder to be made available on demand.
Registration of a branch office: 60.00 EUR, plus an additional 20.00 EUR to be made available on demand.
Power of attorney: 60.00 EUR, plus 20.00 EUR for provision on demand.
Each additional authorized signatory per power of attorney: 45.00 EUR, plus 15.00 EUR for provision on demand. -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
There are no deadlines.
How long does it take to process
The registry court must decide on the registration immediately upon receipt of the application. If all documents are in order and the court has no objections, registrations are generally processed within a few business days.
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 01.07.2026