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Company formation in Germany

Starting in Germany.

A German company needs to fit the business it will actually conduct. We connect location, organisation and commercial preparation in a project that considers the first months after registration as well as the formation itself.

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Our approachStarting in Germany.
Records. Responsibilities. Dependencies.01 / 03
Find the appropriate framework
Find the appropriate frameworkThe same venture is compared against different capital, ownership and management requirements.COMPARISON / EVIDENCE LINKSCommercial activity — The same venture is compared against different capital, ownership and management requirements.01 / 01Commercial activityPurpose / riskUG / GmbH / AG — The same venture is compared against different capital, ownership and management requirements.01 / 02UG / GmbH / AGCapital / governanceFounder position — The same venture is compared against different capital, ownership and management requirements.01 / 03Founder positionOwnership / financingStructure assessment — The same venture is compared against different capital, ownership and management requirements.01 / 04Structure assessmentQuestions for advisersframes comparisondefinesconstraintsrequiresassessmentrequiresassessment

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The engagement / 01

Find the appropriate framework

Choosing a UG, GmbH, AG or another form involves more than initial capital. We make your organisational requirements easier to compare.

Ownership and leadership

The number of owners, decision rights and future financing are considered together. You agree the legal details with your appointed advisers.

Capital and administration

Formation costs, ongoing administration, accounting and liquidity all belong in the comparison. A low entry cost says little about total operating expense.

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Connect location with activity

An address is part of the operating model. It must be considered alongside accessibility, actual activity and the requirements of intended counterparties.

Operational presence

We document needs for workspace, mail handling, customer meetings and staffing. These become a location brief for your search.

Describe the activity

A clear business description supports preparation. The competent authorities or professionals determine whether permits or particular qualifications are required.

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Plan the first working day

Many smaller tasks follow the formal launch. We collect them in a handover list so responsibilities are clear from the beginning.

Payments and records

Invoicing, record storage and payment approvals receive an agreed workflow. Tax setup remains the responsibility of the appointed tax adviser.

Access and agreements

Bank access, software accounts, contacts and recurring deadlines are documented so operational knowledge does not sit with only one person.

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Questions about our work.

01Which legal form fits my venture?

That depends on activity, ownership, financing and administrative needs. We organise this information; your professional advisers provide the individual legal and tax recommendation.

02Can I prepare a formation from abroad?

Much of the preparation can be coordinated digitally. Identification, representation, residence status and notarisation requirements must be clarified for your particular circumstances.

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Records. Responsibilities. Dependencies.01 / 03
Find the appropriate framework
Find the appropriate frameworkThe same venture is compared against different capital, ownership and management requirements.COMPARISON / EVIDENCE LINKSCommercial activity — The same venture is compared against different capital, ownership and management requirements.01 / 01Commercial activityPurpose / riskUG / GmbH / AG — The same venture is compared against different capital, ownership and management requirements.01 / 02UG / GmbH / AGCapital / governanceFounder position — The same venture is compared against different capital, ownership and management requirements.01 / 03Founder positionOwnership / financingStructure assessment — The same venture is compared against different capital, ownership and management requirements.01 / 04Structure assessmentQuestions for advisersframes comparisondefinesconstraintsrequiresassessmentrequiresassessment

The same venture is compared against different capital, ownership and management requirements.

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