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Transparenzregister: What is the Transparency Register?

Contents What is the Transparenzregister? Who has to register? What type of businesses must report to it? How do I register? Transitional periods for registration Discrepancy reports for false and missing data Fines for false and missing information Inspecting the register Registry costs Who can apply for a fee exemption? Want to know more?    …

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Digital business accounts: A comparison of online banks in Germany

Contents Quiz: Is a digital bank right for me? Our recommendations Open a business account online: Digital Banks A-Z bunq Finom Fyrst Holvi Kontist N26 PayCenter Qonto revolut What do I need from an online business account? How do I choose the right account? Do I even need a business account? Want to know more?  …

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Gewerbeanmeldung: How to fill out the trade registration form

Contents Introduction What is in the Gewerbeanmeldung form? How to fill in the Gewerbeanmeldung form Re-registering or deregistering a trade   [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 …

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Gesellschafterbeschluss: How to do a shareholders’ resolution for the GmbH

Contents What is a Gesellschafterbeschluss? When does a GmbH require a shareholders’ resolution? How to pass a resolution at a shareholders’ meeting of a GmbH Shareholders’ resolution template   [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 …

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How to choose the right legal form for your business in Germany

Contents Solopreneur vs co-founder Legal forms for one-person Legal forms for teams What are the most important legal forms in Germany? GbR GmbH UG AG Non-profit legal forms Freelancer German legal forms at a glance   [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] When the time is right, I can help you …

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