FAQ topic: Start a company in Germany

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A German legal entity has got a couple of responsibilities to fulfill

If you’re a founder of a limited liability company (LLC) in Germany, you should really get to know the inner workings of your company…

1. Make sure you’ve got your company’s Tax ID (Ust.-ID) from the tax office (Finanzamt) You need this to make your invoices valid!

A German shelf company is a registered but inactive company that can be immediately activated with all necessary documents in place. It has a…

Being your own boss is the dream of many people. However, it often remains just a dream, because the desire is rarely put into…

Opening a German bank account as a non-German citizen & resident: How it works

Opening a German bank account is not difficult, but it does take some time. It’s best to start the process early on so that…

Are you planning to set up a limited liability company (UG or GmbH) in Germany? We’ve put together a roadmap to help guide you…

If you want to find out about regional companies, take a look at the Handelsregister (Commercial register). All important information can be found there.…