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Company Formation in Europe: Operational Companies, Ready for Business
Get an operational company, not just a registration: a ready-made company with a local address, banking and accounting support.Available in the countries we cover across Europe and in Canada, set up remotely, with VAT-active companies on request.
- Local lawyers on-site
- Fully remote, no travel needed
- Address, accounting and banking in one place
- 12 countries
- Europe and Canada
- Ready-made
- Operational companies
- VAT-active
- Companies available on request
- 100% remote
- By power of attorney
- Since 1998
- Corporate services
Find your country
Which country fits your plans?
Most founders come to MAXCORP with a goal, not a country. The six situations below show where each country is strongest; we confirm the best choice for your structure in a short, free assessment, with the timeline and costs for each option you are considering.
Run an EU company remotely
Digital, low adminYou want an EU company you can manage online from anywhere, with little local paperwork.
Reinvest your profits
Tax on distributionYou plan to keep profits in the company, where these countries tax profit only when it is paid out.
Enter the Nordic market
Local presenceYour customers are in the Nordics and a local company builds trust with clients and partners.
Central European operations
Large marketsYou need a local company for trading, hiring or contracts in Poland or the Czech Republic.
RecommendedPolandorCzech Republic
Outside the EU
Switzerland, CanadaYou want a Swiss GmbH or a Canadian corporation, for example for a crypto or payments business.
RecommendedSwitzerlandorCanada
A Mediterranean EU base
EU, English in businessYou want an EU company in a Mediterranean business centre, with English widely used.
Countries
Company formation countries
Each country page shows the local legal requirements, the timeline, the packages and the running costs. Prices are for an operational company (ready-made, with address, banking and accounting support); a new registration only is also available.
NorwayAS, private limited companyEEA, outside the EUNorwegian market, EEA company€4,800View: Norway
Polandsp. z o.o., private limited companyEULarge Central European market€2,500View: Poland
Czech Republics.r.o., private limited companyEUCentral European operations€2,500View: Czech Republic
SwitzerlandGmbH, limited liability companyOutside the EEASwiss presence, low-tax cantons€15,000View: Switzerland
CyprusLtd, private limited companyEUEU hub for the eastern Mediterranean€4,800View: Cyprus
CanadaCorp., corporationOutside the EEANon-resident founders, MSB businessesOn requestView: Canada
Other EU and EEA countriesGermany, Netherlands, Ireland and moreEU and EEAAsk us about your countryOn requestView: Other EU and EEA countries★ Most requested countries. Pricing is indicative; prices are professional fees excluding VAT for the operational company package; the first year of the registered address is included. A new registration only is available from €1,480; see each country page for the full price breakdown.
Process
From enquiry to an operational company
The same four steps in every country; the local timeline is on each country page.
Step 1
Assessment and quote
Tell us your goals and structure; we recommend the right country and option with a free, detailed quote.
Step 2
Company reserved
We reserve a ready-made or VAT-active company for you, or prepare a new registration.
Step 3
Remote signing
We prepare all legal documents for your signatures and file them with the business register.
Step 4
Operational
Address, banking and accounting support are in place, and we confirm when you can start.
FAQ
Company formation in Europe: FAQ
Which country should I choose?
It depends on where your customers are, how you plan to use profits, and who will run the company. The overview above shows where each country is strongest; in a free 15-minute call we recommend the best option for your structure.
How do I compare countries?
Each country page follows the same order: legal requirements, timeline, packages, running costs and taxes, so you can compare them side by side. The table above shows the starting price and who each country suits best.
Can I set up a company remotely?
Yes. In every country we offer, you can sign by a notary-certified power of attorney issued to us, and in some countries digitally. Each country page explains the signing options. A company does not give you residence by itself; see our guide to EU residence through a company.
How long does it take?
It depends on the country and on whether you choose a ready-made company or a new registration. Each country page shows the usual time, counted from the point we have received all documents.
What does it cost?
Each country page shows the prices for a new registration, an operational company and a VAT-active company, plus the running costs for the registered address and accounting. We confirm the final quote after a short assessment.
Can you open a bank account for us?
We help you choose a bank or EU fintech account and prepare the application, and most of our clients start with an EU provider such as Revolut, Wise or Paysera. The bank makes the final decision. For complex or regulated businesses, see Banking advisory.
Contact
Find the right country for your company
Tell us about your plans and receive a tailored recommendation with the timeline and a pricing breakdown.