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Our top 5 recommendations: The best business accounts for self-employed people in Germany
Small businesses and freelancers in Germany face unique challenges when it comes to financial management. A business account tailored to their needs helps them manage their income …
Lindner becomes a business angel - ex-minister now involved in the start-up circus
From the lectern to the startup office: Christian Lindner is making a career change—the former German finance minister is becoming a startup investor. As the …
Luxury with rules: Gucci, Chloé and Loewe collect millions in fines
Price controls instead of free trade Exclusive handbags, high-end fashion—and a major fallout in Brussels. As …
Broke? No way! Google AI invents insolvency and almost ruins a company
When the Machine Lies: How an AI Plunged Seville into Chaos Imagine this: Your company has been running smoothly for years …
Trump's crypto gold: how the ex-president's family is swimming in billions
The flood of dollars came via blockchain. Two crypto projects have, in a very short time, brought the Trumps over …
Lilium goes bust again - Why the air cab start-up is now on the brink of collapse
The drama surrounding Lilium continues: Once again, the promising air taxi company has been forced to file for bankruptcy. How did this dramatic setback come about …
47 years later: Unexpected comeback of a beer crate
In the Bavarian town of Neumarkt in the Upper Palatinate, not far from the traditional Lammsbräu brewery, a woman found something a few days ago that many thought had long been forgotten: a beer crate from the 1970s.…
Heidelberg - Germany's start-up capital: What founders need to know
Something big is happening in Heidelberg: By 2024, the city has established itself as a leading hub for startups in Germany—at least …
105 million euros: Start-up without a product receives record funding for an idea
Photo source: TechCrunch Just a few weeks after its company formation , the French AI startup Mistral AI has secured company formation in the amount of …
Name check by the IHK when founding a company
If you want to incorporate a limited liability company (GmbH) online, you’ll need a company name. This must be registered with the appropriate local court, which involves a fee. Before …
How this former Bitcoin trader named Trump uses a legal loophole to run an LSD store
Anyone looking for the headquarters of the “Amazon of LSD” must walk through the arcades of the Stalinist buildings in the Friedrichshain district of East Berlin. Where …
Box hotel: sleeping in a box
With his "Boxhotels," entrepreneur Oliver Blume offers affordable accommodations in downtown locations. As long as guests are willing to set aside the idea of a traditional hotel room …
12-year-old self-made millionaire: Rich through NFTs
Benyamin Ahmed, a 12-year-old from London, has already made a million dollars with NFTs he created himself …
Startup Memoresa: digital filing cabinet enables digital estate management
Life is increasingly taking place in the digital realm, and as a result, we are leaving more and more traces there. The Leipzig …
heynannyly: Online portal places nannies
Anyone who needs reliable childcare on short notice often faces major challenges. With their matching platform www.heynannyly.de, …
Founding a UG - how much capital you should have
With the UG (limited liability company), lawmakers have created an attractive and relatively low-cost alternative to the GmbH for founders. In theory …
company formation of a GmbH: Limited liability and other advantages for entrepreneurs
Run a business without risking your personal savings? A limited liability company (GmbH) makes it possible. This type of business …
Founding a non-profit limited liability company: What founders of a gGmbH need to know
Whether it’s promoting the arts and culture or preserving historic buildings: anyone who makes a charitable purpose the primary focus of their organization needs the appropriate legal structure. …
Guide to creating a B2B store: 10 steps to a successful e-commerce platform
Flipping through catalogs and ordering by fax? That’s a thing of the past. Today, people order online. Online stores are open 24/7 from …
Save taxes with a holding company
Running a holding company? What sounds like an international conglomerate can be of interest to founders, startups, and small businesses – …
Why can a GmbH formation be delayed?
In order to start your business, you must first incorporate a GmbH. When doing so, you should make sure that …
Shareholder resolution for the GmbH - how to do it right!
There are legal requirements governing the operations of a limited liability company (GmbH). In addition, the shareholders’ agreement and the articles of incorporation of the GmbH apply. …
Profit distribution and taxation of a GmbH - avoiding pitfalls
The salary of the managing director of a limited liability company (GmbH) is determined by the shareholders' meeting. In the case of a company where the managing director is the sole shareholder …
Social security obligation of GmbH managing directors
Subject to Social Security Contributions – Yes or No? This question is significant in practice because the answer determines whether the managing director …
