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The pros and cons of the Holding: Weighing up holding structures in Germany

Contents: What is a Holding? Holding pros Holding cons Holding taxation  Conclusion What 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 a decade. …

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What is a Kleingewerbe? Everything you need to know about small businesses in Germany

Contents Kleingewerbe: Definition Gewerbe and other important terms When is a business not a small business? Who is a Kleingewerbe ideal for? How to register a Kleingewerbe Advantages of the Kleingewerbe Disadvantages of the Kleingewerbe Kleingewerbetreibender vs. Kleinunternehmer Conclusion: Is it worthwhile? Want to know more?    What is the Kleingewerbe? A Kleingewerbe (small business/small …

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Einzelunternehmen: Everything you need to know about sole proprietorships in Germany

Contents What is an Einzelunternehmen? Legal forms Gewerblich (commercial) vs. Freiberuflich (liberal) Kleingewerbe (small traders) Eingetragene Kaufleute (registered merchants) Freiberufler (liberal professionals) How to set one up Starting capital Business management Liability Accounting Tax Want to know more?    What is an Einzelunternehmen? An Einzelunternehmen is a business run by a sole proprietor or sole …

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