Company Formation

Your ultimate guide to starting a business in Germany The chapters below cover each stage you’ll have to go through as an international founder wanting to set up a business in Germany. The first chapter asks the most important question: Do you have the right legal status to start a business in Germany? If you …

Contents Guiding questions Types of legal forms Need more guidance?   [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 a decade. I’d be happy to call you …

Contents The GmbH 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?   …

Contents What is a “kleine AG”? Why found a kleine AG? One-person formation Formation costs and capital contributions Restricted right to individual securitisation Simplified convening procedure Simplified decision-making Limited requirement to certify resolutions Appropriation of profits and reserve requirements Limited co-determination on the supervisory board Want to know about the AG?    [BEGIN: Insert an …

Contents Advantages of the gGmbH Huge tax savings of the gGmbH Donations Professional operations Benefits of a GmbH Disadvantages of the gGmbH Significant statutory share capital Complicated formation High regulatory burden Want to know more about the gGmbH?   [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about becoming a social …

Contents AG Pros Greater transferability of shares Company continuity Greater financial independence Highly reputable  Permanent influence through shares Management independence Checks and balances AG Cons Bureaucratic formation Organisational complexity High administrative burden Disclosure requirements Highly regulated Want to know more about the AG?   [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions …