Beam

Beam is a specialist service that helps foreign entrepreneurs and businesses establish a legal and operational presence in Germany — without needing to be physically present during the process. Founded in 2005 and based in Berlin, Beam has over two decades of experience supporting international founders and companies entering the German market.

Beam’s core offering is the virtual office: a registered German business address in Berlin, Hamburg, or other cities, complete with mail handling, scanning, forwarding, and telephone services. This allows foreign companies to meet the address requirements for German business registration without leasing physical office space.

Beyond virtual offices, Beam provides shelf companies (ready-made UG and GmbH entities) that can be transferred to a new owner within days, shortcutting the typical 4–6 week company formation process. Secretarial services in both German and English are available to handle correspondence with authorities, customers, and partners.

For expat entrepreneurs who want to test the German market before committing to a full physical operation, Beam offers a practical and cost-effective way to get started legally and efficiently. Its long track record and English-language service make it particularly accessible to international founders.