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How a FinTech Startup Used a German Shelf Company to Enter the EU Market

Earlier this year, a rapidly growing FinTech startup from Singapore needed to expand into the European Union to meet investor timelines and launch their payment platform under EU regulatory standards.

Setting up a German GmbH from scratch would have taken 3 – 6 months – far too long in a competitive funding round.

Their solution? πŸ‘‰ A ready-to-use shelf company from Greenfields.

Within just a few days, the client had:

βœ… A fully registered German GmbH

βœ… Highly qualified and experienced managing directors resident in Germany

βœ… A local legal address and governance structure

βœ… Compliance with German regulatory requirements (e.g., Transparency Register)

βœ… The ability to open a bank account and sign contracts immediately

 

Shelf companies are pre-formed legal entities that allow you to:

πŸš€ Accelerate Market Entry – Launch operations without delay

πŸ” Ensure Regulatory Readiness – Start clean and compliant

🌍 Unlock EU Access – Operate across the EU with a trusted legal base

🏦 Boost Credibility – Banks, partners, and clients trust the German GmbH structure

Whether you’re an international startup or a corporate group restructuring across borders, we ensure your German entity is ready for business from day one.

πŸ’‘ Looking for a shelf company in Germany? Let’s connect!