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Business in GermanyGerman Corporate LawGerman LawStarting Business

What is a GmbH? The German Limited Liability Company explained

Checklist for your Startup in Germany "Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung" (in short: GmbH) means Limited Liability Company. It is the most popular company form in Germany and protects - as long as the legal rules are being obeyed - its shareholders from any personal liability. For an overview of German company forms see here. However, in contrast to most other EU member states, there is still a hefty minimum capital requirement of 25,000 Euro, half…
Bernhard Schmeilzl
October 4, 2012
Business in GermanyGerman Corporate LawGerman Law

How to incorporate a German Limited Liability Company (GmbH)

Chosing the right company structure is the first step of starting your German business Make sure you opt for a German company form which does ideally meet your needs. Some of the central criteria for making the right choice are: do you need protection from personal liability? what business entity triggers the least costs and the least organisational hassle? do you plan to sell the business in the foreseeable future? The most suitable form of…
Bernhard Schmeilzl
June 11, 2012