Found an AG

With our support, new opportunities open up for big plans and international ambitions. We guide you through the complex foundation process. From the coordination of a notary appointment to the commercial register application.

Establish AG digital

Articles of association are drawn up for you by our lawyers, with (online) start-up workshop and individual consulting for founders, with focus on regulations for start-ups (total of max. 15 hours coaching, legal or tax consulting included in the price).

from

3299

(plus VAT)

What you get

Individual preparation and review of formation documents (by lawyer)

The articles of association are drawn up for you by our lawyers. In addition to the articles of association, further documents and steps are required for a successful and smooth formation, e.g. before the registration of the company with the commercial register, a formation report must be drawn up and a formation audit must be conducted. These documents will be prepared and checked for you by the notary's office.

Individual preparation and review of formation documents (by lawyer)

Organisation of notary appointment / communication with notary

We will be happy to contact the notary's office on your behalf in order to plan the necessary steps in the incorporation process and to coordinate dates with the notary's office (e.g. the incorporation date).

Organisation of notary appointment / communication with notary

Entry transparency register

For your company, as for any corporation, in addition to the entry in the commercial register, the entry of the beneficial owners of the company in the transparency register is mandatory. We will gladly take care of this entry in the transparency register for you. The hourly quota for this is 1 hour. If we need more time for the entry, we will coordinate this with you individually and offer further processing at an hourly rate of 150.00 € net.

Entry transparency register

Firm check

Examination of the firm name (trade name of the enterprise) for compliance with the requirements under commercial law and registrability, as well as with regard to any conflicting identical company trademarks and registered trademarks.

Firm check

Assistance with questionnaire tax registration at tax office

Do you need help with the tax office questionnaires? Our tax consultants will be happy to assist you. The hourly quota for this is 1 hour. If we need more time for the reconciliation, we will coordinate this with you individually and offer further processing at an hourly rate of 150.00 € net.

Assistance with questionnaire tax registration at tax office

Preparation and submission of opening balance sheet

You don't want to prepare and submit the opening balance sheet yourself, but put it in professional hands? The experienced tax consultants in our team will be happy to do this for you. The hourly quota for this is 1 hour. If we need more time for the preparation and submission of the balance sheet, we will coordinate this with you individually and offer further processing at an hourly rate of 150.00 € net.

Preparation and submission of opening balance sheet

Assistance in filling out the application for business registration

Our lawyers will be happy to assist you in filling out the required business registration. The hourly quota for this is 1 hour. If we need more time for this support, we will coordinate this with you individually and offer further processing at an hourly rate of 150.00 € net.

Assistance in filling out the application for business registration

Managing director employment agreement

The cooperation with the managing director of your company should be precisely laid down in a contract? We will be happy to draft a managing director employment contract for you and your company. The hourly quota for this is 3 hours. If we need more time for the drafting, we will coordinate this with you individually and offer further processing at an hourly rate of 150.00 € net.

Managing director employment agreement

IP transfer from founder to company

Often founders own IP (intellectual property), which benefits the founded company and should therefore be transferred to it. We take over this legal process from the consultation to the conclusion of a corresponding contract and the actual transfer. The hourly quota for this is 3 hours. If we need more time for the preparation of the contracts and the transfer, we will coordinate this with you individually and offer further processing at an hourly rate of 150.00 € net.

IP transfer from founder to company

Registration with social accident insurance and application for business number

If your company needs to register with the Social Accident Insurance Institution, we will be happy to do this for you and apply for the required business number. The hourly quota for this is 1 hour. If we need more time for the registration and application, we will coordinate this with you individually and offer a further processing at an hourly rate of 150.00 € net.

Registration with social accident insurance and application for business number

Tax cross-check (1 h incl.)

You want a tax cross-check of your accounting? Our tax consultants will be happy to help you as part of our tax "cross-check". The hourly quota for this is 1 hour. If we need more time for the check, we will coordinate this with you individually and offer further processing at an hourly rate of 150.00 € net.

Tax cross-check (1 h incl.)

Notary and registration charges not included in the price

Notary and registration charges not included in the price

Legal advice only through lawyers

Legal advice is provided only by attorneys. As a rule, by the experts of Tax and Legal Lahann, Pikolleck and Partner Attorneys at Law, PartG.

Legal advice only through lawyers

Additional Services

Contract texts for AG in German and English

We create contract texts for your AG in German as well as in English.

1500

(plus VAT)

Representation by a lawyer during foundation

Let one of our experienced lawyers represent you during your foundation.

750

(plus VAT)

Provision of domestic power of attorney form

We will provide you with a power of attorney form for domestic use.

100

(plus VAT)

Provision of power of attorney form abroad

We will provide you with a power of attorney form for use abroad.

250

(plus VAT)

Advice on founders' holdings according to sample protocol

You would like to participate in the new company to be founded in the form of a holding company? No problem, we will gladly advise and inform you about possible holding structures and their advantages and disadvantages, which can be founded according to the sample protocol.

300

(plus VAT)

Entry Transparency Register Founder Holdings

If you have decided on founding a holding company, we will also enter this in the Transparency Register for you.

150

(plus VAT)

Total price

€0

(plus VAT)

The process of setting up your company

Your own company in five simple steps. Efficient, simple and digital!

Your free initial consultation

1. Consultation

Your free initial consultation

You have the vision, we have the perspective. Schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your personal goals and needs.

Your free initial consultation

Competent, reliable, sympathetic!

Niko.F

Tilmann Lahann and his team have been supporting us for many years now...

Benefit from more structure

From the notary appointment to the entry in the commercial register - there are many steps to consider when setting up a company. With us you keep the overview. Our experienced experts guide you competently through the most important steps. Decide on individual services or the complete package.

Benefit from more structure

Very straightforward communication!

Victoria B.

The team responds to individual questions and takes its time...

Simple, secure and digital booking

You are already in the starting blocks and want to finally put your plans into action? Once you have decided on the right package, you can easily complete your booking online. Our store is developed and operated in Germany.

Simple, secure and digital booking

Unreservedly recommendable

D.B.

...Exactly what we need as start-ups!

Put your ideas into practice

Our experienced team is ready to support you competently in the realization of your goals. Experience the thrill of founding a company with professional support.

Put your ideas into practice

Highly competent and always responsive!

Axel K.

I have been working with Tilmann Lahann and his team for many years in various contexts.

Your start-up journey begins...

With a partner who shares your passion. Still have questions or requests? Our experienced team is always at your disposal.

Your start-up journey begins...

Very good help with all questions

Nils A.

...Our contacts were very accessible and we could always count on their help.

Your free initial consultation

1. Consultation

Benefit from more structure

2. Selection

Simple, secure and digital booking

3. Booking

Put your ideas into practice

4. Organization

Your start-up journey begins...

5. Start

Your free initial consultation

You have the vision, we have the perspective. Schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your personal goals and needs.

Competent, reliable, sympathetic!

Niko.F

"Tilmann Lahann and his team have been supporting us for many years now..."

Your free initial consultation

What we stand for

Digital Foundation is a team that drives new digital solutions so that you can focus completely on YOUR business.

No hidden costs

No hidden costs

With us through the foundation process in a structured and cost-efficient way.

Made in Germany

Made in Germany

Developed and operated in Germany, for maximum security and data protection

Independent

Independent

We advise you independently, quickly and transparently

Together with our partners, we help you save money and time


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FAQ


The abbreviation AG stands for public limited company and describes a legal form for companies. What is special about the AG is that it has access to the stock exchange. Forming an AG makes sense above all for companies that are aiming for an IPO. In addition, the AG is also a corporation whose shareholders are also called stockholders. Each shareholder or stockholder can hold shares in the company. The rights and influence of shareholders depend on the type and number of shares they hold.
In an AG, the shareholders or stockholders are not liable with their private assets, but only with their contributions or shares. In the event of insolvency, only the assets of the company are used for the liabilities of the AG.
AG stands for public limited company. This form of corporation is usually chosen as the corporate form for listed companies. In English-speaking countries, the AG is called a "Public Limited Company", abbreviated as PLC. The PLC is also a corporation, similar to the German Aktiengesellschaft (AG), and can accordingly offer its shares on stock exchanges.
Notary fees and commercial register fees of about 1,000 to 1,500 euros are incurred for the articles of association and the entry of the AG in the commercial register. These can be paid from the share capital, which in the case of an AG is at least 50,000 euros. In addition, there are usually consulting costs if one seeks advice from a lawyer or tax adviser.
An AG can be founded by any number of shareholders. The one-person AG is also possible, but rare in practice, since the high minimum capital and further contributions for the business assets can be better borne by several persons. Founders of an AG can be natural persons, but also companies such as a UG (haftungsbeschränkt) or GmbH.
An AG is usually founded if one wishes to transfer interests in the company (shares) in a simple way and especially if a company wants to go public and if shareholders want to secure their interests in the form of shares and the underlying co-decision rights. As a corporation, the AG also has the advantage that shareholders are not liable with their private assets.
GmbH and AG are both corporations. However, they can also be interconnected. For example, the GmbH can be a shareholder by acquiring shares in the AG. An important difference between the two forms of company when founding is the amount of share capital. When founding an AG, 50,000 euros must be contributed, whereas when founding a GmbH, half that amount, i.e. 25,000 euros, is sufficient as a capital contribution. However, there are other differences, for example in the management of the company and the relationship of the corporate bodies; the GmbH has a management and a shareholders' meeting, while the AG has an executive board, a supervisory board and a general meeting with different rights and obligations.