When does a GmbH report its beneficial owners to the Transparenzregister?
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)
Without undue delay after formation, and again whenever the details change. The GmbH must collect, keep and update the information on its beneficial owners and send it electronically. Banks check this entry when opening accounts, so we file it straight after registration.
Source: Geldwäschegesetz § 20: Transparenzpflichten, Federal Ministry of Justice, gesetze-im-internet.de