---
title: "How To Found a Company In Germany: 14 “Easy” Steps And Lots Of Pain – Oliver Eidel's Blog"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-found-a-company-in-germany-14-easy-steps-and-lots-of-pain-oliver-eidel-s-blog-tfwgp88m7
source_url: https://eidel.io/how-to-found-a-company-in-germany-14-easy-steps-and-lots-of-pain/
type: article
source: "Hacker News"
published: 2024-04-08T02:50:13.657Z
updated: 2024-05-09T08:39:06.345Z
tags: ["business", "banking"]
reading_time: 18
upvotes: 1
comments: 0
language: en
---

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

**[Hacker News](https://daily.dev/sources/hn)** · 18 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

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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