What are the advantages of having your own mailing address in Germany?
You can open a branch office in Germany as a global brand by renting a postal address and listing the address as a branch office at the German Chamber of Commerce. A German virtual office (German postal or return address, possibly with telephone number) is for many companies a much better alternative than setting up a GMBH. If you set up a GMBH you have to deal with all kinds of formalities and obligations. Also, in practice it is often difficult to get a bank account for a new German GmbH.
List the German address on your website
Reliability is the greatest asset for German consumers (also business target group) when making purchases. Listing a German mailing address gives German consumers the feeling of having landed on a reliable and secure German website. Renting a German address is for the appearance of the German look and feel on your website, the German address, along with a German phone number is a cost-effective way to show that your business is fully geared to the German market.
You have a mailing address where you can receive mail
If you rent a German mailing address from us, your company will be registered in Germany in the local Gewerbeamt (trade register). This effectively gives you a German branch office. This registration is usually sufficient to apply for a German telephone number or other services in Germany. At this address you can then receive letter mail and official documents from both consumers, businesses and the German authorities. These are then forwarded to your domestic address.
You have a return address in Germany
German consumers like to use the opportunity to return purchases, especially in the fashion sector. The design of the return process therefore plays an important role during the purchase decision. Being able to return items to a German return address is a big plus for German consumers. With this, you can also avoid negative reviews on Google and Amazon.
You can request a local German phone number
German telecom providers require the possession of a local German address to apply for a local German phone number. The phone number is linked to the location of the address, you will see this reflected in the geographical area codes. The address must be either a business address registered with the local Gewerbeamt or a private address whose owner is also registered with the local municipal registrar.
You can open a German bank account
If you do not succeed in opening a German bank account, you can do so directly at a German bank. Possession of a German address is a prerequisite for this. As with applying for a German phone number, it has to be a business address (registered with the local Gewerbeamt) or a private address (with registration in the local municipal registrar's office). Please note that you can only apply for the German bank account in the region where your German address is located.
A German business address for your GmbH
Having aphysical business address in Germanyis one of the absolute prerequisites for establishing a German company, such as a GmbH (the most common type of German company). A virtual office does not necessarily meet this requirement. You should therefore consider whether a GmbH is truly necessary. You may be able to save a significant amount of time and money by maintaining a virtual branch office in Germany.
Offer faster delivery on Amazon and your online store
You can rent pallet space at the mailing address we rent to send your packages from Germany. We cooperate with logistics and fulfillment providers in Germany for this purpose. You can choose to offer your entire assortment in Germany, or you can send only top sellers from Germany.
To increase the success of your link-building efforts and the (online) distribution of your press release
German industry directories and web guides, such as the equivalents of the Yellow Pages, ask for a German address when requesting link placement. These industry directories are widely used, so it is valuable to be able to list your services here. They are also excellent link partners because the sites themselves have high authority. If you want to distribute an (online) press release, editors are more likely to contact you if you have a German mailing address and phone number.
Rent the German address as part of a total package!
Are you planning to start a German online store? If so, you can rent a German address at an affordable rate as part of a comprehensive package: Dexport Shop Launch!
Due to its proximity and size, the German e-commerce market is extremely attractive for international growth strategies. However, a larger market also means more competitors, and German consumers are particularly discerning. They prefer to shop at German online stores and place great value on a German address, legal documents, and quality seals. It is therefore important that your online store has a German look and feel.
To best address this, we have developed the all-in service, dexport Shop Launch. This includes a translation of your shop, adapted to the German market, including hosting of legal documents and a German return address for a local appearance. Extensions such as a German phone number and seal of approval are possible. In some cases, a customized approach is most effective. We advise you to make the right choices.
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.de domain name
We take care of hosting your .de domain through a German provider. Should you already have .de hosting or choose to place your German website on a .com/the subdomain, you can of course do so.
There are several advantages to using both a .com and a .de domain for German consumers:
- International recognition: A .com domain is recognized worldwide and can contribute to greater reach and a more international appeal.
- Local recognition: A .de domain is considered local and trusted by German consumers. It shows that you specifically target the German market and understand local needs, which can lead to higher engagement and conversion.
- Search engine optimization (SEO): A .de domain name can help improve local SEO. Search engines such as Google often prioritize local domains when showing search results to users in Germany. This can lead to higher visibility of and more organic traffic to your website.
- International recognition: A .com domain is recognized worldwide and can contribute to greater reach and a more international appeal.
German AI clone of your website
The AI-clone feature translates your website in a smart and efficient way. After cloning your online store, you retain the flexibility to customize each page and add SEO-optimized content, further optimizing your visibility and performance in the German market.
If you prefer a custom-built German online store, our consulting team is here to help. We support you with detailed checklists and expert advice to create a website that is perfectly tailored to the German e-commerce market.
German postal address
Reliability is the greatest asset for German consumers (also business target group) when making purchases. Listing a German mailing address gives German consumers the feeling of having landed on a reliable and secure German website. Renting a German address is for the appearance of the German look and feel on your website, the German address, along with a German phone number is a cost-effective way to show that your business is fully geared to the German market.
You can establish a presence in Germany by renting a mailing address through us. This gives you access to a German virtual office (a German mailing or return address, with a phone number if desired). In practice, it is also often possible to open a German bank account using a German mailing address. You can list the German address on your website.
EPR and/or WEEE registration
In Germany, you have to comply with EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) registration when you put packaging on the market. This means you have to register your packaging through the LUCID platform. You also need WEEE registration if you sell electronics. Through us you can request an instructional email with all the necessary information. In addition, you will receive a discount on joining a Dual System, allowing you to comply with German packaging legislation efficiently and economically.
Legal Certainty Website
It is important that your business complies with all tax and legal requirements. This will help you avoid legal notices (claims) and make a trustworthy impression on German consumers. Thanks to our service and the Dexport partner network, your online store will always be legally up to date! In addition to the German terms and conditions and privacy policy, you must also include an Impressum (a type of legal notice) and a Widerrufsbelehrung (return policy) on your site.
With our legal services, you’re on solid legal ground, even when selling on German marketplaces. We ensure that your website and related documents comply with strict German consumer protection laws. Plus, for a modest monthly fee, we host your legal documents and keep them up to date at all times.
