Company Formation

Contents: What is a Holding? Who can start a Holding? How to form a Holding How to structure a Holding The formation process Other things to think about  Want to know more about holdings?    [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about setting up a holding company in Germany?  …

Contents GmbH planning and requirements Company name and company objective Determine the share capital Choose between standardised or customised articles of association Go the notary appointment to make it official Open a business bank account Enter the GmbH into the commercial register Register with the trade office Do a trade registration Register with the Transparency …

Contents Plan the company structure Formulate the UG’s company name and business purpose Sort out the articles of association and share capital Get a notary to certify the UG Open a business account for the UG Register a trade and apply for a tax number Set up bookkeeping for the UG Get some more registrations …

Contents Requirements & authorisations Expertise Target group & customers Financing Capital Legal form Registrations Offer Location Marketing Equipment   Opening a Café in Germany: Permits & Requirements Gaststättenkonzession: Do I need a license for my café? If you plan to offer alcoholic beverages alongside your coffee specialties, you’ll need a Gaststättenkonzession (premises licence), commonly known …

Contents Checklist Requirements & authorisations Business plan Legal form Registrations Capital Location Offering Finding your niche Marketing   Checklist: How to open a restaurant in Germany Step 1: Develop your business concept and planning First, create a business plan, determine your target group and find your niche. You should also consider what kind of company …

Applying for a Betriebsnummer A Betriebsnummer (employer business number) is essential for identifying an Arbeitgeber (employer) for Sozialversicherung (social insurance purposes). It consists of an eight-digit number and must be applied for by all businesses that employ staff. You can apply online here. [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions …