Alexander von Engelhardt
Here you will find typical questions in connection with the opening of a company in Germany. We collect them here so that your foundation can process even faster. Of course we are still available for a consultation. You are welcome to make an appointment for an initial consultation.
| How do I Determine What is a Legal Name for my Company?
Finding the perfect business name that represents your products or services, is marketable and infused with personality is exciting. When choosing a name, you need to know the difference between legal and fictitious business name and consider important issues like trademark protection, domain name and spelling. We will show how to make up your company's name on this page.
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| The Initial Capital After founding the company, the initial capital must be paid into a bank account for the company. This money is not lost and can be used after funding, though this needs to be carefully structured. We will share hints about this when you follow this link...
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| Opening a Company when outside Germany
Is it too time consuming and costly for you to come to Germany for one hour to found a company? Generally, the law expects that shareholders and directors execute the signatures and affirmations in front of a German notary, but we have a legal workaround for remote founding Read more here...
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| Foreigners inside a Company
Foreigners can become shareholders and directors of companies in Germany. To be present for the notary's appointment and a bank interviews, you may need a business visa and typically need to understand German. If your company employs you, living in Germany may be an option too. Follow this link to read more in which roles aliens might be a part of inside a company.
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| Opening from Scratch or Purchasing a Readymade
Founding a company is easy but takes around two months. When time is an important factor, you might want to consider buying a ready-made company aka shelf company. A shelf company is “virgin” but fully registered, ready for business immediately and already has a local tax number. We described you the difference on another page...
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| Does your Business Require Permission?
Depending on the line of business, a company may have to be registered with other offices or even require a permission to operate. To be on the safe side, please pay close attention to this section. Find more here...
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| What is the difference between GmbH and UG and a UG's Esteem in the Business World?
When deciding between founding a GmbH and UG there are some differences to consider. One major difference is the initial capital needed for both types of companies. But you should also think about the company's acceptance in the market. This topic has been developed on this page...
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| What needs to be known of a Company's Director?
The director of a company fulfills many duties and copes with liabilities. As the legal representative of the company the law expects him to monitor the economic and financial situation of the company with the diligence of a prudent businessman. His actions can easily lead to personal liability and/or criminal prosecution. Find out more when following this link...
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| What is the role of a Shareholder or Shareholders' Assembly?
As the name hints, shareholders hold shares of the company. But what are their rights and duties? We will unravel this mystery for you in detail on another page.
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| Difference between Standard and Individual Formation
Differences in number of shareholders, directors, and terms of the articles of association determine whether a standard or individual fits your corporate structure. Click here to read more...
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