GmbH is an abbreviation of the German phrase “Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung,” which means “company with limited liability.” It’s a suffix used after a private limited company’s name in Germany (versus AG, which is used to indicate a public limited company). GmbH is the equivalent of “Ltd.” (limited) used in the U.K. and is the most common form of incorporation in Germany.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- GmbH is a German abbreviation for “Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung,” meaning, “company with limited liability.”
- GmbH—equivalent to Ltd. used in the U.K. or Inc. in the U.S.—is the most common form of incorporation in Germany.
- Before applying to the Company Register for registration, a GmbH must also appoint its first director and include a list of it