Market Report: More Slides, but Also More Start-Ups in Germany
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The wave of insolvency continues to roll: more than 2000 requested proceedings register the local courts in August, more than four percent more than in August 2025. According to the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, there is no relaxation in sight.
In Germany, as many company insolvencies were registered in August as they have not been registered in 13 years. The bankruptcy wave is likely to continue, my experts. At the same time, however, more is being founded.
In August, more companies filed for insolvency than in the same month of the previous year. Small companies in particular seem to be affected. But: The number of newly founded companies is increasing.
More than 17,000 enterprises in Germany applied for bankruptcy between January and August 2026, according to a press release issued by the Federal Statistical Office 13.11.2026, PRIM
The number of German firms filing for bankruptcy continued to rise in August, Destatis said on Friday. Competent courts received 2,067 requests to initiate bankruptcy, i.e. 4.4 percent more than in August 2025. The year-on-year rate was significantly higher in July at eight percent. In the first eight...
Key takeaways According to data from Destatis, the number of corporate bankruptcies in Germany increased in August 2026. Local courts recorded 2,067 bankruptcy applications, an increase of 4.4 percent compared to the same month in 2025. It is important to note that these figures are only recorded after the court has issued an initial ruling. This means […]
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