Company Formation

Contents What is a Firmierung (company name)? Legal regulations Abbreviations Who decides whether a name is viable? Types of company names Summary Company vs. business names Shelf companies   [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 …

Contents Why having accounts at different banks is essential Sparkasse is the banking safety net you need 3 current accounts at 3 different banks is the bare minimum 2 instant access savings accounts What you should know about bank accounts in Germany Want to know more about bank accounts?    Why having accounts at different …

Contents What is a Geschäftsjahr? Possible deviations Pros & cons  When to opt for a different financial year   [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 …

What else can I learn? We also have master lists for each section of the blog. We hope you find it useful! Master list: Accounting Master list: Business Management Master list: Magazine   This, of course, is just a list. If you want a more structured guide we’ve got you covered: The Ultimate Guide to …

Contents Opening a Geschäftskonto Business bank accounts for the GmbH  Business bank accounts for the UG Timing Management Entry into the commercial register Want to know more?   Opening a Geschäftskonto for an incorporated company For most entrepreneurs, the path to owning your own company includes opening a Geschäftskonto (business account) and it’s one of …

Contents Definition of terms Silent & open business partners Direct & indirect partnerships Buying, selling & transferring shares Risks of a GmbH holding   [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 …