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How To Found a Company In Germany: 14 “Easy” Steps And Lots Of Pain – Oliver Eidel's Blog

This post provides a detailed guide on how to found a company in Germany, specifically focusing on the process of setting up a limited liability company (GmbH). It highlights the steps involved, such as choosing a company name, finding a notary public, and filling out tax forms. The post also mentions the importance of having a tax advisor and bookkeeper to navigate the complexities of the German financial and tax systems. Additionally, it suggests optional optimizations like switching banks and setting up a holding company for tax benefits.

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Apr 08, 2024•18m read time•From eidel.io
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Step 0: Reminding Yourself That You Can Do It (15 minutes)Step 1: Do You Really Need a Company?Step 1: Choose a Name, But Don’t Consult The Only People You’re Allowed To ConsultStep 2: Find a Notary Public Who Picks Up The PhoneStep 3: Finally Go To The Notary Public (Notar)Step 4: Receive Documents From NotarStep 5: Find a Bank AccountStep 6: Pay In Share CapitalStep 7: Forward Bank Account Paperwork To NotaryStep 8: Waiting For The Notary And Registration In The Commercial Registry (Handelsregister)Step 9: Pay Preliminary InvoiceStep 10: Download Confirmation From Commercial RegistryStep 11: Danger: Brace For Handelsregister SpamStep 12: Filling Out The Fragebogen Zur Steuerlichen ErfassungStep 12a: Finding a Tax Advisor And BookkeeperStep 13: Receiving Your Tax IDStep 14: Receiving Your VAT IDDone!Optional OptimizationsTax ConsiderationsHolding Company?
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