Company Formation

Establishing a Taxiunternehmen: How to open a taxi service in Germany

Contents How do I set up a taxi company in Germany? Start a UG Start a GmbH Start a sole proprietorship Start a GbR Requirements for setting up a taxi business Permissions Certificate of qualification without examination Certificate of qualification with an examination Can I get started without a taxi license? What are the pitfalls …

What is the difference between the AG and the GmbH?

Contents Kapitalvermögen (share capital) Organe (corporate organs/bodies) Anteile (shares) Starting costs Haftung (liability) Overview Get to know the AG [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] I can help you figure out the best legal form for your business I’m Andreas. I have been advising companies on how to do business …

How to open a shisha bar: Everything you need to know to get started in Germany

Contents How to structure a shisha bar business UG (haftungsbeschränkt) GmbH Sole proprietorship Forming a shisha bar as a GbR Where to register a shisha bar Trade registration Entry into the commercial register IHK membership Employer’s liability insurance associations Hotel & catering association What are the requirements? German non-smoking protection act Hospitality licenses Legal pitfalls …

Geschäftsführergehalt: How much is a GmbH CEO allowed to earn in Germany?

Contents Introduction The appropriate CEO salary How to secure the salary of a CEO Salary increases for GmbH CEOs Conclusion Want to know more? [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about the GmbH? Startup expert 10+ years experience Hi, I’m Andreas, and I’ve been advising businesses in Germany …

GmbH-Gesellschafter: The rights and obligations of GmbH shareholders

Contents Introduction GmbH shareholder rights Property rights Control rights Administrative rights Minority shareholder rights Special privileges GmbH shareholder obligations Obligation to contribute Fiduciary duty of loyalty Non-competition obligation Want to know more about the GmbH? [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about setting up a business in Germany? …

How to name your Einzelunternehmen: A guide for sole proprietors in Germany

Contents Introduction All the different names Kleingewerbe names Freiberufler names e.K. names Trademarks Summary Want to know more? [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about setting up a business in Germany? Startup expert 10+ years experience Hi, I’m Andreas and I’ve been advising businesses in Germany for over …