ZDF Studios GmbH
ZDF Studios GmbH is a Private limited company (Ltd.) registered in Germany under HRB 4927 Mainz, and its current status with Handelsregister (Commercial Register) is active. Its registered address on file is Mainz, Germany. 2 shareholders are on record for ZDF Studios GmbH, and since every one of them is a company rather than an individual, this particular filing does not on its own establish an ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) — identifying one would mean tracing the ownership of each shareholding company in turn. This profile is sourced directly from Handelsregister (Commercial Register) and was last updated on 25 September 2026.
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Shareholders
2
Shareholders of ZDF Studios GmbH
Two shareholders are currently on record for ZDF Studios GmbH, held on the Gesellschafterliste (shareholder list), filed under §40 of the GmbHG. The largest of these is Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), holding 87.2% — a majority holding — followed by Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) at 12.8%. Because every shareholder shown is a company rather than an individual, the ownership chain continues above this level, and no beneficial owner can be established from this filing alone.
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) | 87.2% | Handelsregister (Commercial Register) | |
| Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) | 12.8% | Handelsregister (Commercial Register) |
Officers
10
Directors and officers of ZDF Studios GmbH
Three of the 10 officer records shown for ZDF Studios GmbH are current appointments, filed with Handelsregister (Commercial Register). Markus Schafer and Karoline Meichsner-Sertl both serve as Geschäftsführer (managing director); Markus Kroth (appointed 2005-10-18) serves as Officer. The remaining 5 records shown (Armin Rabe, Alexander Coridaß and 3 others) are former appointments that have since been resigned. Management authority at ZDF Studios GmbH sits with these individuals, not with shareholders, who are covered separately and hold ownership rather than control. The source filing doesn't specify representation authority — whether officers can act individually or must sign jointly to bind the company — so that detail isn't available here.
Group Structure
Group structure of ZDF Studios GmbH
ZDF Studios GmbH sits 1 level below its ultimate parent, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts, registered in Germany. 7 subsidiaries are recorded beneath it, across 2 jurisdictions. The full chain up to Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts is derived by walking shareholder filings across jurisdictions; no link in it is independently corroborated by ZDF Studios GmbH's own shareholder record. Each of these downward relationships is derived rather than filed: resolved by matching entities across the registry network, not stated directly in a single document.
- Gruppe 5 Filmproduktion GmbH (Germany)
- ZDF Serviceges. mbH (Germany)
- ZDF Sparks GmbH (Germany)
- ZDF Digital Medienproduktion GmbH (Germany)
- Network Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH (Germany)
- CONTENT LADEN Gesellschaft fur Bewegtbild mbH (Germany)
- OFF THE FENCE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Data availability
Those 7 subsidiaries span Germany, United Kingdom jurisdictions, though this list should not be read as complete — subsidiaries only become visible here where shareholder data has actually been filed with a register, so holdings in jurisdictions without that filing simply won't appear. Two of the 7 go a level deeper still, with their own further subsidiaries recorded beneath them — additional ownership layers this view doesn't expand.
Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts
Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns ZDF Studios GmbH?
Two shareholders are currently on record for ZDF Studios GmbH, held on the Gesellschafterliste (shareholder list), filed under §40 of the GmbHG. The largest of these is Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), holding 87.2% — a majority holding — followed by Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) at 12.8%. Because every shareholder shown is a company rather than an individual, the ownership chain continues above this level, and no beneficial owner can be established from this filing alone.
Who is ZDF Studios GmbH's UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?
Every shareholder recorded for ZDF Studios GmbH is itself a company rather than a natural person, so no Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) is identified at this level; establishing one would require tracing the ownership of each shareholding company in turn.
How many shareholders does ZDF Studios GmbH have on record?
2 shareholders are shown on record for ZDF Studios GmbH.
What is ZDF Studios GmbH's company registration number?
ZDF Studios GmbH's registration number is HRB 4927 Mainz, filed with Handelsregister (Commercial Register) in Germany. Its current status on the register is active.
Is ZDF Studios GmbH still an active company?
ZDF Studios GmbH's status on Handelsregister (Commercial Register) is listed as active.
What is ZDF Studios GmbH's registered address?
The registered address on file for ZDF Studios GmbH is Mainz, Germany.
Who are the officers/directors of ZDF Studios GmbH?
Three of the 10 officer records shown for ZDF Studios GmbH are current appointments, filed with Handelsregister (Commercial Register). Markus Schafer and Karoline Meichsner-Sertl both serve as Geschäftsführer (managing director); Markus Kroth (appointed 2005-10-18) serves as Officer. The remaining 5 records shown (Armin Rabe, Alexander Coridaß and 3 others) are former appointments that have since been resigned. Management authority at ZDF Studios GmbH sits with these individuals, not with shareholders, who are covered separately and hold ownership rather than control.
Does ZDF Studios GmbH have a parent company or subsidiaries?
ZDF Studios GmbH sits 1 level below its ultimate parent, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts, registered in Germany. 7 subsidiaries are recorded beneath it, across 2 jurisdictions. Those 7 subsidiaries span Germany, United Kingdom jurisdictions, though this list should not be read as complete — subsidiaries only become visible here where shareholder data has actually been filed with a register, so holdings in jurisdictions without that filing simply won't appear. Two of the 7 go a level deeper still, with their own further subsidiaries recorded beneath them — additional ownership layers this view doesn't expand.
Can Zavia monitor changes to ZDF Studios GmbH's ownership over time?
This profile reflects a point-in-time snapshot from Handelsregister (Commercial Register). Zavia's monitoring API can track changes to ZDF Studios GmbH's registered shareholders, officers, and group structure going forward, flagging updates as they're filed rather than requiring a manual recheck.
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Where does this company information come from, and how current is it?
This record is sourced directly from Handelsregister (Commercial Register) and was last synced on 25 September 2026.