Business license in Germany: Legal requirements
Contents What is a Gewerbeerlaubnis? Which businesses need a Gewerbeerlaubnis? Registration obligation Gewerbeerlaubnis criteria Want to know more? [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 …
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Entrepreneur in Germany: Navigating your first year in business
Contents What’s next after officially starting your business? Registrations, applications, insurance Tax number /VAT ID Establishment number Membership in the IHK or HWK Take out insurance Legal imprint Broadcasting Fee Google Maps EORI number Business accounting Do the bookkeeping in-house or outsource it? Opening balance sheet Umsatzsteuer-Voranmeldung (advance return for turnover tax) Create an invoice …
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MD Contract in a German LLC: Appointment, Duties, and Legal Essentials Explained
Contents The managing director (MD) contract Who can be a GmbH MD? When and how is one appointed? MD without an employment contract MD as an employee Employed external MDs Rules of procedure Social insurance contributions Termination, dismissal & end of the contract Appointment without a written contract Conclusion Want to know more? [BEGIN: …
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Small business in Germany explained: Requirements, limits and benefits
Contents Kleingewerbe: Definition Gewerbe and other important terms When is a business not a small business? Who is a Kleingewerbe ideal for? How to register a Kleingewerbe Advantages of the Kleingewerbe Disadvantages of the Kleingewerbe Kleingewerbetreibender vs. Kleinunternehmer Conclusion: Is it worthwhile? Want to know more? What is the Kleingewerbe? A Kleingewerbe (small business/small …
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What is a sole proprietorship in Germany? A guide for founders
Contents What is an Einzelunternehmen? Types Formation Starting capital Business management Liability Accounting Tax Want to know more? What is a sole proprietorship? An Einzelunternehmen is a business run by a sole proprietor or sole trader. More specifically, if a Gewerbetreibender (commercial trader/business person) or Freiberufler (liberal professional) has a: business without partners, and …
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What is a Freiberufler? Liberal professions in Germany
Contents Who self-employed in Germany? What is a Freiberufler? Freiberufler vs. freelancer Legal and tax requirements Accounting Pros and cons Want to know more? [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 …
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