Services in Germany
Business in Germany gives new opportunities in the European market, such as good profits, the ability to travel throughout Europe, the opportunity to get a residence permit / permanent residence or become a resident of this country.
Company Registration in Germany
Business immigration to Germany becomes more and more popular. There are many important advantages why entrepreneurs choose moving to Germany. Business in this country means excellent prospects and opportunities, as well as a secure future for yourself and your family. We help you determine which organizational and legal form of business is suitable for you, provide business consultations, prepare a complete list of documents and authorities where everything needs to be registered. Many people know that German bureaucracy is very complicated, we will help to minimize your expenses for endless visits to lawyers and tax advisors who make it look complicated with unnecessary papers. We provide only real information and real terms.
Types and legal forms of business
Individual enterprise / Sole proprietorship is an enterprise that is not a capital company, the sole participant is a natural person who does not belong to the category of freelancers, whose activities are carried out on behalf of this person. An individual enterprise is the simplest organizational and legal form. The rights and obligations associated with the activities and existence of an IE relate directly to its sole participant, who is liable to creditors with all his property.
An IE is considered to be created from the moment of notification of the relevant state service (Gewerbeamt) and obtaining all necessary permits in cases where the activity of the IE requires it. An individual entrepreneur who is a merchant is required to register in the commercial register. An individual entrepreneur who is not a merchant is also entitled to make an entry about his company in the commercial register.
A civil law society is a simple partnership and serves as a form for the association of two or more persons for the purpose of conducting business activities on a small scale or activities belonging to the category of liberal professions. GbR is not registered in the commercial register and does not have the right to use the company name, so it is identified by the names of the members. The obligations of GbR to its creditors are fulfilled at the expense of the property of both the GbR and the property of the partners who are jointly and severally liable. GbR is not a legal entity and has limited legal capacity. GbR arises at the time of the conclusion of the memorandum of association in writing or orally. The minimum authorized capital for GbR is not provided by law.
An open trading company is an association of two or more persons for the purpose of carrying out entrepreneurial activities under a common company name. OHG members can be both individuals and legal entities. There is no minimum share capital requirement for OHG. The company is created by concluding a memorandum of association in writing or orally. OHG is a merchant and is subject to registration in the trade register.
Partnership is a legal form created for associations of two or more freelancers. A free profession (Freiberuf) is a self-practiced scientific, artistic, writing, teaching, educational activity. Freelancers include lawyers, doctors, veterinarians, artists, journalists, directors, designers, translators, teachers, tax advisors, experts, engineers, architects, etc. The partnership is not a commercial code merchant.
GmbH is the most common legal form of business in Germany and is an independent legal entity separate from the founders. It acts under its individual name and is liable for its obligations with its property. A GmbH can be established by one or more individuals or legal entities. There is no maximum number of participants in the law. Members of the company bear the risk of losses associated with the activities of the company, within the value of their contributions.
The law establishes the amount of the minimum authorized capital - 25,000 Euros - half of which must be paid by the participants at the time of filing the application for registration of the company. To register a sole proprietorship, the full amount of the monetary contribution must be paid. Contributions to the authorized capital of the company may be money, securities, property rights or other rights having a monetary value. A limited liability company is a merchant of the commercial code and is considered to be established from the moment an entry is made in the commercial register.
Unternehmergesellschaft (UG) is a form of limited liability company with a significantly lower share capital than the GmbH. If a GmbH has a share capital of 25,000 Euros, then a UG can be founded with a share capital of 1 Euro. The usual share capital is up to 1000 Euros. Mini-GmbH or 1-Euro-GmbH, the form of legal entity in Germany was introduced not so long ago, at the end of 2008, in the course of changes and modernization of the legislation on limited liability companies. It is a kind of LLC and was introduced in response to the fact that in Germany, after the opportunity given by European law, Limited (Ltd.) based on English law became widespread. Founders are required to indicate in the title that the liability of members is limited. Moreover, the expression "with limited liability" (haftungsbeschränkt) must be written in full. In addition, the company is obliged to keep 25% of the annual profit in the reserve fund until the reserve fund together with the initial authorized capital reaches 25,000 Euros - the minimum amount of the authorized capital of the GmbH.
A joint stock company is created by one or more natural or legal persons who, in exchange for contributions, take possession of the company's shares. Shareholders bear the risk of loss to the extent of the value of their shares. The minimum authorized capital of a joint-stock company is 50,000 Euros.
Taxes
The tax system in Germany is very multifaceted, it has been formed over the years and has more than 40 different taxes and fees for businesses and individuals. Some of them, residents of other countries, do not even know. Indeed, Germany has many unique taxes that you will not find anywhere else in the world.
One of the important features of the German taxation system is its division into several levels. In particular, taxes are divided into federal, state and municipal taxes. The interest rate is set separately in each of the regions of Germany. The richer the region is, the greater the tax burden on its residents and businesses.
In particular, entrepreneurs pay the following types of taxes and fees:
15% corporate tax for businesses and an additional 5.5% solidarity tax on the calculated value. Such tax is calculated for one calendar year.
VAT - In this case, there are three rates: zero, standard 19% and reduced - 7%. This is an indirect tax and it is paid by the end consumer, and the agent is the entrepreneur and business that have become VAT payers.
Capital gains tax - 25% annually will have to be paid on all income from deposits and securities. From the calculated amount, businesses and entrepreneurs also deduct an additional 5.5% for solidarity.
Industrial tax for business - it is regional and has a base rate of 3.5%, but this is only in those regions that are not too rich. In the richer regions, this tax can reach up to 14-18% for business. There is also an inheritance tax from 15% to 50%.
IMPORTANT!!! We will advise you on how to save legally and get rid of half of the above mentioned taxes. We can help you to minimize your tax expenses as much as possible. We will consult you how to reduce legally the inheritance tax rate up to 5%. None lawyer or tax advisor will tell you about this.
Market Analysis
Depending on your plans and ideas of business, we will conduct a full market analysis and identify all the pitfalls. We will make your start and vision as easy as possible to achieve successful goals of your business. Due to our market analysis, you will understand how, and in what area it is worth moving on and in what not, without stuffing yourself with a single bump.
Search For Apartments/Office
Due to the large flow of immigrants and refugees in Germany, it has become very difficult and even almost impossible to rent an apartments or business office. Owing to our experience and network, we will help you find a house, apartment or office for an affordable price and in a short time.
Health Insurance
In Germany, you can find more than a hundred different health insurance companies. They are divided into two types - public (gesetzliche Krankenkassen) and private (private Krankenkassen). The difference from each other in their availability, the amount of insurance premiums and the costs they cover. You are free to choose your insurance company. In the case of private, there are a number of restrictions. Not everyone is accepted there, but only representatives of certain professions (civil servants, self-employed, students), as well as employees with a high income. The state health insurance funds, as a rule, accept everyone who has submitted an application. The majority of Germans (90 percent of the population) are still insured by state-owned companies, either mandatory or voluntarily. The contribution is 15.5 percent of the policyholder's annual income (gross) and is paid monthly. As soon as you receive a residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) in Germany, you are obliged to have an insurance, as every citizen of the country. Health insurance companies usually pay for doctor visits and hospitalizations, and also partially or completely reimburse the cost of medicines.
It is very difficult to choose the right insurance company, as many do not have a 24/7 service, or service in English. Many private insurance companies may charge additional fees for chronic medical diseases. About all this, we are happy to share our knowledge and experience.
Job / Employment
Our agency will help to find the right position for you. We can provide you a good job, career growth, full package of social services and a pleasant team.
IMPORTANT: If you have an innovative idea and you want to promote your Startup, we will help you find the right partners in Germany, the right accelerators with funding of 2000 Euros monthly and full package of services. And also, investors and endless number of programs that will be happy to invest your idea. Depending on your Startup idea, we will select the right city and federal state in Germany to participate in certain programs. We advise in this area from A to Z.
Climate
The climate in Germany is quite diverse, in the north of Germany is rainy and windy and in the south all four seasons prevail. Many cities are very gloomy and cold, which of course affects your mood. Depending on your type of activity, business, position and wishes, we will help to choose the right and comfortable city for you in Germany.
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