What is a GmbH? Everything you need to know about Germany’s limited liability company
Contents What does GmbH stand for? What is a GmbH? What does limited liability mean? How much does a GmbH cost? How much share capital is required? What is a mini-GmbH? Want to know more? [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] I can help you decide if the GmbH is …
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The pros and cons of the GmbH: Weighing up the German limited liability company (LLC)
Contents Starting a GmbH Asset protection and more Due diligence and negligence Is the GmbH right for me? [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] I can help you weigh up the pros and cons of the GmbH Startup expert 10+ years experience Hi, I’m Andreas, and I’ve been advising businesses …
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Steuernummer: How to get a tax number for your business using ELSTER
Contents Why do I have to use ELSTER? How do I get a tax number for my business? What info do I have to give? What tax office is responsible for me? Can I fill in the questionnaire myself? How much time do I have? When do I get a Steuernummer? What is an Organgesellschaft? …
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Nebengewerbe: What you need to know about starting a side (hustle) business in Germany
Contents What is a side business in Germany? How do I start a side business? Bureaucracy Side businesses & health insurance Pros & cons Side hustles vs. Kleingewerbe 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+ …
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UG Gesellschaftsvertrag: The articles of association of Germany’s entrepreneurial company
Contents Why do I need articles of association? What do the articles of association contain? Gesellschaftsvertrag vs Musterprotokoll When do you need articles of association? Why do I need articles of association when forming a UG? For incorporated companies such as the ‘GmbH’ or the ‘UG (haftungsbeschränkt)’, getting its articles of association notarised is …
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How much does it cost to form a UG (haftungsbeschränkt)?
Contents Fictitious business value Formation with articles of association Formation with the Musterprotokoll What does the notary charge? [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 …
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