Prokurist: Who is an authorised signatory in Germany?
Contents Commercial power of attorney in Germany Who can become an authorised signatory? What is a Prokurist allowed to do? What is a Prokurist not allowed to do? How can I grant a power of attorney? What is a joint power of attorney? What is a branch procuration? Limiting authorisations Managing directors vs Prokurist How …
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Transportunternehmen: How to start your own transport business in Germany
Contents Requirements Legal form Registrations Capital Service offerings Location Staff Marketing How to start a transport business: Permits & requirements Compulsory insurance in the transport industry Vehicles transporting goods of 3.5 tonnes and more must comply with the GüKG (road haulage act). Transport insurance is compulsory for vehicles of businesses that are used for …
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GmbH-Geschäftsführer: Everything you need to know about the GmbH managing director
Contents How is a GmbH managing director appointed? What are the prerequisites? Shareholder director vs. external director GmbH managing director contract Salary Self-dealing Social insurance obligation Tasks and duties Liability Dismissal GmbH without a managing director New management Personal bankruptcy Want to know more? How is a GmbH managing director appointed? Generally, a shareholders’ …
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Handelsregister: The fundamentals of the commercial register in Germany
Contents What is the Handelsregister? Who needs a Handelsregister entry? Voluntary Handelsregister registration What info needs to be entered? How do you make an entry? What changes need to be reported? What are the costs? What does an exert look like? How is an entry deleted? What if I enter false info? FAQ Want to …
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Gewerbeerlaubnis: Do I need a licence for my business in Germany?
Contents What is a Gewerbeerlaubnis? Which businesses need a Gewerbeerlaubnis? Registration obligation Gewerbeerlaubnis criteria 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 …
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Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung für Einzelunternehmen: The ELSTER tax questionnaire guide for sole proprietorships
Contents Tax registration When is the best time? How to fill in the questionnaire: Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Sections 4-6 Section 7 Submitting the questionnaire [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 …
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