Company Formation

Contents What is the best legal form? How do I register a Kita? What are the licences? How do I create a business plan? How should I shape my childcare concept? What should I look for in a location? How many people should I employ? Do I need academic qualifications? How should I advertise? Starting …

Summary To launch a taxi business Germany, you need a permit and a commercial licence from local authorities. You must register your company and trade, and in many states you’ll also need a transport licence tied to your vehicle. Vehicles must meet safety, emissions, and accessibility standards, and drivers require a valid driver’s licence and …

Contents Share capital Corporate bodies Shares Starting costs Liability Overview Get to know the AG    [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] I’m Andreas. I have been advising companies on how to do business in Germany for over seven years. I’d happily answer your questions about legal forms in a one-on-one …

Contents Introduction The appropriate salary How to secure the salary of a CEO Salary increases for GmbH CEOs Conclusion Want to know more?   [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about the GmbH? Startup expert 10+ years experience Hi, I’m Andreas, and I’ve been advising businesses in Germany for …

Summary The gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) is the non-profit form of the UG, governed by the same GmbH law but serving charitable or public purposes. It can be founded with only 1 € of share capital and must retain 25 % of its annual profits as reserves. Once the equity reaches 25,000 €, conversion into a gGmbH …

Summary The GmbH & Co. KG is a hybrid of a limited liability company (GmbH) and a limited partnership (KG). It offers founders limited liability, tax flexibility, and lower disclosure requirements compared to a GmbH, while remaining attractive for investors. Valuable assets can be separated for protection, and international founders can benefit from flexible management …