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The General Partnership

In contrast to a GmbH and an AG, the partners in an OHG have unlimited liability. Every partner is legally obliged to participate actively in operating the business unless the articles of partnership (Gesellschaftsvertrag) provide otherwise. The OHG can sue or can be sued in a court of law. For internal matters decisions should be made unanimously, but articles of partnership usually allow decisions by a majority of votes.

Company Details

Liability All partners are personally liable without limitation.
Statutory capital Not required
Corporate bodies Board of directors, supervisory board, shareholders’ meeting
Financial Statements The partners represent the company. A General Partnership is not a corporate entity.
Income taxation

EBIT – Trade tax on income of 12% – 21%
= Tax basis for the partners’ income tax. 

nEach partner’s portion is subject to his personal income tax or corporate income tax. Credit of trade tax on income only against the partners’ personal income tax (only for individuals). No dividend withholding tax.

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  • Registration to the commercial register and to the local trade office
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  • We help to stay compliant when doing business in Germany

Further German Company Forms

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The German GmbH

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The "Mini" GmbH

Employing as a foreign company in Germany

The GmbH & Co.KG

Accounting*

The Joint Stock Company

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The Limited Partnership

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The General Partnership

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The German branch office

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The German permanent establishment

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The German representative office

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Stefan Grönke

Tax Advisor

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  • Strong experience in supporting foreign companies to develop their business in Germany
  • Our clients success is our success. Our objective is to grow along our clients
  • We are family owned. Our long- term perspective allows for good strategy and decision-making

Overview

EBIT – Trade tax on income of 12% – 21%= Tax basis for the partners’ income tax.

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