Business Management

  Contents Initiation of liquidation proceedings Liquidation (winding up) Removal from the commercial register FAQ   If you want to dissolve your limited liability company like a GmbH or UG in Germany, you must officially start the liquidation (winding up) process. Only after the company has been wound up can the company be removed (deleted/struck …

Content What is a loan agreement according to German law? Credit vs. loan What should be in a loan agreement? Maximum loan amount Acknowledgement of debt, guarantees & transfer of ownership What is a loan-in-kind contract? Loan agreement sample   What is a loan agreement according to German law? A loan contract is legally anchored …

  Key Takeaways A business address is the official location where your company receives mail and legal correspondence. 💬Geschäftsadresse The address must be physically located in Germany. Corporations and LLCs (e.g., UG, GmbH, gGmbH, GmbH & Co. KG, AG) require a registered office address. 💬Ladungsfähige Geschäftsadresse A virtual business address is only valid if it …

Table of Contents What is the Rundfunkbeitrag? General Obligation Broadcasting Fee for Businesses  How to Calculate Your Broadcasting Fee Self-Employed with a Home Office Private and Commercial Vehicles Exemptions Rented Business Address Tax deduction Deregistration Examples   Conclusion Summary: What is the Rundfunkbeitrag in Germany? The German broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag) is a mandatory public service fee …

Contents AGB: What are GT&Cs in Germany?   Are GT&Cs mandatory? What should GT&Cs contain? What to watch out for Troubleshooting for GT&Cs Are template GT&Cs legally sound? When are GT&Cs not valid?   AGB: Understanding GT&Cs in Germany Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen, or AGB for short, are what are called general terms and conditions (GT&Cs) in English. …

Contents Employer business number Employee data Employment contract Registration Social security Accident insurance Tax office Health department   1. Apply for an employer business number Before hiring employees, you need to get a Betriebsnummer (employer business number) from the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (federal employment agency). This number is necessary for meeting your responsibilities to the …