Deposit share capital online with Qonto

Qonto is currently available for company founders and entrepreneurs in Germany, France, Spain and Italy.

With Qonto you can open a business account for a GmbH or UG that you’re in the process of creating.

Unfortunately, we cannot currently accept companies (holdings) with shareholders who are not based in Germany.

Also, please note that Qonto does not accept certain corporate activities.

Before depositing your seed capital into your Qonto business account, we ask you to submit the following documents as digital files:

• The Gründungsurkunde ('certificate of incorporation') or Gesellschaftsvertrag (’deed of partnership’) of the GmbH or UG that you’re creating.
• Your registration certificate from the Handelsregister (’commercial register’).
• A list of your shareholders.

Once we’ve verified the details of your company (and its shareholders, if applicable), you will be invited by email to deposit your share capital contribution. You’ll receive a temporary IBAN for this very purpose, which you can use to deposit your share capital via a SEPA transfer to your Qonto account.

Please note the following information regarding the deposit of share capital:

• The amount of the share capital that you deposit must correspond to the amount stated in the shareholders' agreement (Gesellschaftervertrag).
• If the share capital contribution is made by several shareholders, they must each pay in their share capital contribution individually, as mentioned in the notarial documents.
• The respective capital contribution must be transferred from an account held in the name of the stated shareholder.

You can track the status of your share capital deposit at any time via the Qonto app. As soon as we receive your deposit, we will verify it and provide you with an account statement within 24 hours to confirm the deposit with the notary. Upon request, we can also send this document (Einzahlungsbestätigung) directly to your notary.

As soon as the share capital has been fully deposited into your Qonto account, we will first issue you a deposit confirmation that you can submit to the notary. If your company is registered in the Handelsregister (commercial register), you can upload your Handelsregisterauszug (commercial register excerpt) to the Qonto app in just a few clicks. We will verify it quickly and will then immediately activate your account.

Our team is here to help you with any concerns you may have at any stage of the process. You can reach us via chat directly from the Qonto app.

Further contact options:

• Send an email to support@qonto.com
• Contact us by phone at +49 8007241762
• We answer your questions from Monday to Friday, from 9am to 7pm.

Do you want to set up a business but don’t have a lot of start-up capital available for your venture? Well, it’s still perfectly possible.

First of all, the UG legal form allows you to start and run your own business with only a small budget. While a GmbH requires a minimum of €25,000 in start-up capital (of which half must be deposited by the day you create your business), you can set up a UG with just one euro.

You can also increase your start-up equity capital by raising outside capital or applying for government funding. To convince investors and business angels of your project and your skills, you’ll first need to have a convincing business plan.

Business angels can be a valuable resource for your company. Not only will they provide financial support, but they can also act as mentors and contribute their experience and know-how.

You could also try to get silent partners on board. In this case, the investors do not have any influence on company decisions - unlike active shareholders. However, they must always be kept up-to-date on the development and success of the company as an acknowledgement of the capital they have contributed.

Other interesting options for financing a startup include crowdfunding or crowdlending. Alternatively, venture capital companies may be able to make a significant contribution to your start-up capital.

Finally, you should always check if you are eligible for government business financing assistance.

With Qonto, you can open your business account easily and 100% online. In just 24 hours, your account is ready for the share capital deposit, so you can complete your business creation quickly. An online business account makes financial management and accounting easier for you right from the start:

5-Star Customer Service

Our customer support team will answer all your questions in an average of less than 15 minutes.

No hidden fees

There are no fees for special operations. Our prices are highly flexible and totally transparent.

Premium business Mastercards

For secure online and in-store payments anywhere in the world. You can adjust the PIN codes, spending limits and authorizations of your cards at any time.

Smart features to manage your finances efficiently

• Individual access rights to your account
• Send transfers via the app
• Set up direct debits in a few clicks
• Receive notification messages after each payment
• Automatic categorization of your transactions

Paperless accounting

Forget having to dig around in pockets and bags for your paper receipts - simply scan them with your smartphone camera. Qonto digitalizes and then certifies your receipts and stores them in your account. Don’t worry, they’ll be completely compliant with German regulations, the GoBD (Grundsätze zur ordnungsmäßigen Führung und Aufbewahrung von Büchern, Aufzeichnungen und Unterlagen in elektronischer Form sowie zum Datenzugriff). We’ll even detect the VAT automatically, which will make your bookkeeping much easier. And there are plenty more benefits to using Qonto’s accounting tools.

Transparent & without obligation

All our Qonto subscriptions are non-binding and you may cancel your subscription at any time. Compare Qonto with what’s being offered by other online and traditional banks (regarding costs, cards, features and more) to help you make your choice.

Separate the finances of your different activities

Set up multiple accounts, each with their own IBAN, to separate expenses, manage activities separately, and create budgets for your teams.

With Qonto, you'll save time and energy managing your finances. From day 1 of your new business.