Does a GmbH need an address in Germany?
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)
Yes. The articles must name a place in Germany as the company's registered seat, and in practice you also need a German business address for the register and official mail. Directors and shareholders can live abroad.
Source: GmbH-Gesetz § 4a: Sitz der Gesellschaft, Federal Ministry of Justice, gesetze-im-internet.de