Societas Europaea (SE)
Acquire a fully incorporated European Company (SE) with €120,000 paid-in share capital. Bypass complex formation processes and secure immediate availability for cross-border transactions, international groups, and holding structures.
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For sophisticated, cross-border or strategically structured groups, the Societas Europaea (SE) offers a flexible European company form established under EU law.
Unlike the GmbH, the SE is not a standard solution but is typically used in more complex scenarios — in particular for international group structures, European holding companies, family office platforms, investment structures, and transactions requiring flexibility in corporate governance and cross-border mobility.
Each company in our portfolio is fully incorporated. This means notarization and registration with the commercial register have been completed, the required share capital of €120,000 is fully subscribed and paid in, and all risks associated with formation have already been eliminated.
This allows the SE to be taken over immediately after payment of the purchase price. You bypass the otherwise complex and time-consuming formation process, in particular the requirements relating to employee involvement and the coordination across jurisdictions.
Advantages for entrepreneurs:
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Immediate availability: No complex SE formation procedure required
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European profile: Ideal for internationally positioned businesses
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Governance flexibility: Choice of board system depending on strategic needs
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Strong market perception: Suitable for larger, institutional or cross-border setups
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No liability risks: No prior business activity or obligations
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Cross-border potential: Designed for European growth, restructuring and investment strategies
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Multi-nationality requirement does not apply
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Shares can also be acquired by private individuals
Advantages for for lawyers and advisors:
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Facilitates implementation of complex, multi-jurisdictional structures
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Eliminates timing uncertainty inherent in SE formations
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Supports efficient execution of cross-border reorganisations and holdings
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Provides a ready-to-use European corporate wrapper for sophisticated transactions
Upon request, we can register your company with the German Transparency Register (“Transparenzregister”).
You are free to determine the company’s name, governance structure (including monistic or dualistic system), management, and registered seat upon transfer. If you decide to continue working with Greenfields for our Corporate Services, you will benefit from an experienced team specialised in supporting SE structures.
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