What must the name of a German GmbH include?
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)
The words Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung or a commonly understood abbreviation, in practice GmbH. The name also has to be distinctive and not misleading, so a purely descriptive name may be refused (confirm with your specialist). We check your options with the notary before the appointment.
Source: GmbH-Gesetz § 4: Firma, Federal Ministry of Justice, gesetze-im-internet.de