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Freelancer in Germany: Everything you need to know

Contents Freelancer: Definition Freelancer vs. Freiberufler How to register as a freelancer Pros and cons False self-employment Freelancer contracts Client acquisition   [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 …

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GbR: Meaning, definition and formation of a civil law partnership in Germany

Contents Definition Establishment GbR FAQ Simple bookkeeping Rights and obligations Dissolution and liquidation Who is a good match for a GbR?   [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 …

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How to register a non-profit organization in Germany as a gGmbH

Contents Preliminary considerations Company statutes  Review by the tax office Open a business bank account Commercial Register  Tax registration   [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 …

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How to set up a German stock company (AG): What you need to know

Contents How to form an AG Notarisation of the articles of association Take over of shares Appointment of the corporate bodies Deposit of the contributions Formation report  Entry into the commercial register Want to know more?    [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about setting up an AG in …

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How to start a holding company in Germany

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?  …

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How to set up a sole proprietorship in Germany

Contents What is an Einzelunternehmen (sole proprietorship)? Types of Einzelunternehmen Gewerbe Freiberufler Kleingewerbe Eingetragener Kaufmann (e. K.) How to set up an Einzelunternehmen Capital Location Establishment Liability Business name Tax number and bookkeeping Einzelunternehmen and managing directors Einzelunternehmen and employing staff Want to know more?    Einzelunternehmem: What is a sole proprietorship? If you want …

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