Taking your first steps as an entrepreneur in Germany: How to get off on the right foot
Contents What’s next after officially starting your business? Registrations, applications, insurance Steuernummer (tax number) / USt-ID (VAT ID No.) Betriebsnummer (company number) Membership in the IHK or HWK Take out insurance Impressum (legal imprint) Google Maps EORI-Nummer beantragen Business accounting Do the bookkeeping in-house or outsource it? Eröffnungsbilanz (opening balance sheet) Umsatzsteuer-Voranmeldung (advance return for …
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Getting ready to start a business in Germany: What do I need to think about?
Contents Preparing mentally Planning and analysis Takeover, franchise or starting from scratch Information and advice Permits and further training Business plan Starting capital More on getting started The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Business in Germany Chapter 1: Business visas, residence & work permits Chapter 2: Business legal forms in Germany Chapter 3: Preparing …
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Rechtsform: What business legal form is right for my business?
Contents Guiding questions Types of legal forms Need more guidance? [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 a decade. I’d be happy to call you …
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GmbH-Geschäftsführervertrag: Everything you need to know about the managing director’s contract in Germany
Contents The GmbH managing director (MD) contract Who can be a GmbH MD? When and how is one appointed? MD without an employment contract MD as an employee Employed external MDs Rules of procedure Social insurance contributions Termination, dismissal & end of the contract Appointment without a written contract Conclusion Want to know more? …
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The pros and cons of the gGmbH: Weighing up the non-profit limited liability company in Germany
Contents Advantages of the gGmbH Huge tax savings of the gGmbH Donations Professional operations Benefits of a GmbH Disadvantages of the gGmbH Significant statutory share capital Complicated formation High regulatory burden Want to know more about the gGmbH? [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about becoming a social …
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The pros and cons of the AG: Weighing up the stock company in Germany
Contents AG Pros Greater transferability of shares Company continuity Greater financial independence Highly reputable Permanent influence through shares Management independence Checks and balances AG Cons Bureaucratic formation Organisational complexity High administrative burden Disclosure requirements Highly regulated Want to know more about the AG? [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions …
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