First, anyone, regardless of nationality or residence, can set up a company in Germany. Germany welcomes foreign investment and does not impose too many restrictions on shareholders or general managers. Generally speaking, natural persons over 18 years old with no criminal record can set up companies in Germany, and there is no need to have a German person as a shareholder or legal representative.
      The main characteristics of a natural person limited liability company are shareholders' contribution. The company is a legal entity with convenient establishment procedures and less risk. Legal persons and shareholders can complete a full set of procedures in China. With good cooperation between both parties, the process is about 3-6 months and the establishment process is fast.

      A subsidiary is a company with independent management right, which is established by another company (i.e. the parent company) and completely controlled by the parent company. A subsidiary with the background of mature parent company is easier to develop its market in Germany, and can send industry experts or senior management of the parent company to operate the subsidiary in Germany. The corresponding visa is also more convenient to handle, and does not need to go through the priority verification of the German labor office.

      The branch structure, generally understood as "representative office", can not sign a contract in its own name. Generally speaking, it is more suitable to start business in Germany as a head office and contact German and European customers. Since the representative office needs to prove the qualification of the head office and needs resident personnel in Germany, the time process and procedures are relatively cumbersome.