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Founder consultation Plus.
Our formation team gives you in-depth advice on complex formation questions and does the research for you. One hour costs €75 plus VAT.
- Personal advice from our formation team
- €75 plus VAT per hour, or 4 hours for €300
- Free initial call beforehand
Founder consultation is organisational advice. Legal and tax advice is provided by our partner lawyers and partner tax firms.
One hour or a package
Single hour
For individual questions that go beyond the initial call.
€75plus VAT
- Advice by video or phone
- Billed by the hour
- Free initial call beforehand
4-hour package
For larger projects that need research and analysis.
€300plus VAT
- Personal senior advisor
- 4 hours of advice and research
- Free initial call beforehand
What we help you with
- Planning
Formation roadmap
Which steps come in which order, and what you should clarify before the notary appointment.
- Structure
Shareholders and stakes
Several founders, a holding company or an investor: which structures exist and what you should clarify with a lawyer or tax advisor.
- Authorities
Registrations and permits
Which authorities, chambers and permits your business needs.
- Funding
Funding and capital
Which funding programmes, loans and grants could work for your new company.
- International
Founders from abroad
What works differently when shareholders or managing directors are based abroad.
- Operations
After the formation
Bookkeeping, deadlines and obligations in your first year: what is due when.
Which consultation suits you?
| Service | Who | Scope | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free initial call | Formation expert from the firma.de team | 15 minutes by video | free |
| Founder consultation Plus | Our formation team | Per hour or 4-hour package | from €75 plus VAT |
| Advice from a lawyer | Partner lawyer for company law | 45 minutes on the phone | €135 plus VAT |
| Advice from a tax advisor | Partner tax firm | 30 minutes | €89 plus VAT |
| Advice subscription | Partner law firms | Unlimited initial consultations, 30 minutes each, 12-month minimum term | from €9.99 plus VAT / month |
How founder consultation Plus works
- 1
Book an initial call
Pick a slot above. In the free initial call, we clarify what you need.
- 2
Agree the scope
We estimate how much time your questions need, and you confirm the budget.
- 3
Consultation
In one or more appointments, we go through your questions and research where needed.
- 4
Next steps
At the end, you know what comes next. If you like, we set up your company straight away.
Integrations
Export and filing
As seen in
Official
Qonto
Partner
The partner founders trust
Company formation, registrations and ongoing bookkeeping in one place. Anything that requires a licence is handled by notaries and tax advisors from our partner network.
What founders say
“Since we started the company, our admin simply runs alongside: receipts, VAT returns, deadlines. We always know where we stand – and can focus on our product.”
What you can rely on
ELSTER
VAT returns and annual accounts go straight to the tax office via the ELSTER interface.
DATEV
Bookings and receipts are ready in DATEV format – your tax firm keeps working as usual.
- 4.6
Top-rated
4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot. Rated by founders who have actually used firma.de.
Made in Germany
Developed in Germany, servers in the EU, GDPR-compliant. Anything that requires a licence comes from tax advisors and notaries.
Frequently asked questions about founder consultation Plus
What is founder consultation Plus?
In-depth advice for questions that go beyond a short initial call and need research or analysis.
How much does founder consultation Plus cost?
€75 plus VAT per hour, or 4 hours for €300 plus VAT as a package. We agree with you in advance how much time is needed, and the initial call is free.
Who will advise me in founder consultation Plus?
Experienced formation advisors from firma.de. For legal and tax questions, we bring in our partner lawyers and partner tax firms.
Is founder consultation Plus legal or tax advice?
No. We advise on the organisational side of setting up your company. Specific legal and tax questions are answered by our partner lawyers and partner tax firms.
How does the consultation work?
By video or phone, in one or more appointments, depending on how much you want to cover.
Can I set up my company straight after founder consultation Plus?
Yes. Once your questions are answered, we set up your company with you, from the articles of association to the Handelsregister, the German commercial register.