Company Formation

Contents What is a GbR-Vertrag? The basics in nine questions GbR’s objective Partners contributions Profits & losses distribution Partner meetings Dismissing a GbR partner When should a GbR be dissolved? Winding-Up Summary   GbR-Vertrag: What is a GbR contract? GbR-Vertrag (GbR contract) is short for Gesellschaftervertrag. This partnership agreement can be entered into with a …

Contents What is the AG? Formation Registered capital Corporate bodies Accounting & disclosures What has to be disclosed? AG shares transfers Is an IPO mandatory? Want to know more?   [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about setting up an AG? Startup expert 10+ years experience Hi, I’m Andreas …

Summary A gGmbH combines the structure of a GmbH with a legally defined non-profit purpose. The articles of association must clearly establish the charitable mission, and profit distributions to shareholders are prohibited. Surplus funds must be used for the defined objectives, with a beneficiary clause ensuring asset transfer on dissolution. The gGmbH is subject to …

Summary The GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) is a German limited liability company form that protects shareholders by limiting liability to the company’s assets. It requires a minimum share capital of €25,000, of which at least €12,500 must be paid in before registration. The formation process includes a notarisation, registration in the Commercial Register as …

Contents Fictitious business value Formation with articles of association Formation with the Musterprotokoll What does the notary charge?   [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 …

Summary An Unternehmergesellschaft or UG offers limited liability that requires minimal start-up capital. Unlike a Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH), you can set up a UG with as little as €1 in share capital. Using standard articles can further reduce costs and effort. The formation process includes determining a registered office and company name, depositing …