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Germany's 2008 GmbH reform separated the registered office from the administrative headquarters, creating distinct legal and operational address requirements with strict notification rules.

To register a German GmbH, one must define company essentials, notarize the articles, pay in share capital, and then the notary registers it with the Commercial Register.

Germany's business legal forms primarily differ by liability: partnerships have unlimited liability, while corporations offer limited liability, each with unique capital and management structures.