Which notarial procedures can be conducted online?

The legislator has authorized the following online notarial procedures:

  • the formation of a GmbH or UG (limited liability company),
  • powers of attorney for the formation of a limited liability company (GmbH) or an entrepreneurial company (UG; limited liability) 
  • unanimous shareholder resolutions of a GmbH or UG (limited liability) e.g. amendments to the articles of association, capital measures,
  • all applications for registration in the company register,
  • all applications for registration in the cooperative register,
  • all applications for registration in the commercial register,
  • all applications for registration in the partnership register,
  • all applications for registration in the register of associations.

If you are not sure whether an online procedure is permissible for your project, please contact a notary in your area in advance. Use the notary search at www.notar.de to find all notaries in your area. They will be happy to help you.