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The new insolvency law - the quick way out of debt

Overdrawn bank accounts, empty company coffers - the current pandemic situation is leading to financial bottlenecks for many private households and companies. Insolvency proceedings are often the last option.…

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 …

Corporate objects subject to authorization

In general, the freedom of trade applies in Germany. However, many commercial activities must be reported to or even approved by the relevant authority. …

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 …

What exactly does a word/figurative mark protect?

A professional corporate image ensures a high recognition value for the company and its services. Registering a meaningful word/figurative mark is a great help here. Above all, you should protect the following for…

Google Analytics - how to use it in compliance with the law

Google Analytics is the most successful website tracking tool for good reason. That’s because this Google tool has two key advantages: It offers …

Trademark registration: strategy, protection and trademark infringements

What should you consider before filing a trademark application? New businesses generally cannot succeed without a strong brand identity. Before …

Uncomplicated company formation - a UG & Co. KG online

As an alternative to the British limited company, the Unternehmergesellschaft (haftungsbeschränkt) has been available in Germany since 2008. This is a GmbH with a smaller minimum share capital. Instead of the 25,000…

Found a GmbH/UG online and register with the tax office for tax purposes

The abbreviation GmbH stands for Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (limited liability company) . The special feature of this type of company, and at the same time its greatest advantage, is the limited liability…

contract review when working with freelancers

Freelancers are an integral part of the workforce. Nevertheless, there are uncertainties surrounding them. The issue of bogus self-employment, in particular, is …

Health insurance for founders

Health insurance is mandatory in Germany. Anyone who transitions from being an employee to self-employment must also consider which health insurance plan is right for them …

Founding a company: the GmbH & Co. KG

The abbreviation stands for Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung & Compagnie Kommanditgesellschaft . This form of company combines the advantages of the GmbH and the KG.

Strong appearance: the trademark trademark

In a way, your trademark the face of your company, which is why it is so important to protect it from misuse. A …

The workplace of the future: flexible and online

The typical office workspace is still clearly defined, but as digitalization advances, attitudes are increasingly changing. A …

Business account for GmbH and UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

For any self-employed activity, it makes sense to open a business account in order to properly separate private and business finances. For the limited liability company forms of GmbH and UG (haftungsbeschränkt),…

Settlement permit: Establishment with a non-EU passport

Founders who are non-EU citizens may be eligible for a residence permit under certain conditions and may then live in Germany. However, there are restrictions. More …

Strong Trademarks with the Amazon trademark registration

Amazon offers sellers and suppliers the opportunity to register their trademark the platform, thereby helping them stand out in …

UG foundations for foreigners

Even if you have a foreign passport, you can easily incorporate a GmbH or UG online. However, if you’re company formation interested in company formation in …

The UG in Germany - a success story

The Unternehmergesellschaft (haftungsbeschränkt) , or UG (haftungsbeschränkt) for short, has existed in Germany since 2008. As a variant of the classic GmbH, it can offer entrepreneurs considerable advantages and is…

Check employment contract - what you need to look out for

In Germany, there is freedom of contract, and there are few restrictions on how contracts are drafted. At first glance, this might seem like a lot of freedom …

The company formation of a UG - advantages and disadvantages

Those who choose the UG (limited liability) as their legal form can enjoy many benefits, but must also accept some minor drawbacks in …