Company Formation

Starting a business in Germany isn’t easy – there’s an insane amount of bureaucracy to navigate. But, it’s not impossible – you just need to know what to do. If you want to crash course in how to set up a business in Germany (aka formation, incorporation etc.) you’ve come to the right place. And, …

A Holding is a corporate structure that consists of a parent company and at least one subsidiary. Every entrepreneur starting a business in Germany should give it some serious thought because of its unique tax benefits. Let us show you what’s involved.

As a founder, the biggest challenge is coordinating all the steps for the formation process of a GmbH. What you need is a checklist that helps you not miss anything. Here is our checklist to help you start a GmbH company without the hassle. How do you set up a GmbH? GmbH planning and requirements …

Every new venture begins with a business idea. The ultimate goal is to turn a promising idea into a profitable business model. But are you asking the right questions? Contents How to find the right business idea The discovery phase Ask the right questions Evolve existing business models Tap into current trends Open a franchise …

In general, there is Gewerbefreiheit (freedom of trade) in Germany. This means that people setting up businesses in most industries/trades don’t need a permit or authorisation. However, there are some exceptions for which you need a “Gewerbeerlaubnis” (business licence). Contents What is a Gewerbeerlaubnis? Which businesses need a Gewerbeerlaubnis?  Registration obligation Gewerbeerlaubnis criteria   What …

Every sole proprietor in Germany has to register with the tax office through the “Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung für Einzelunternehmen” (questionnaire for the tax registration of sole proprietorships). However, correctly filling this form out isn’t so easy. To help you out, we’ve put together this guide on how to complete the questionnaire step-by-step. Contents Tax …