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UG (haftungsbeschränkt) foundation
Speed incorporation with coordination of notary appointment, opening of business account and commercial register application
Provision of sample foundation documents
Preparation and review of founding documents (by lawyer)
Advice on founders' holdings according to sample protocol
Organisation of notary appointment / communication with notary
Entry transparency register
Entry transparency register founder holdings
Coordination company name with IHK
Identity research
Similarity research
Assistance with questionnaire tax registration at tax office
Preparation and submission of opening balance sheet
Assistance in filling out the application for business registration
Managing director employment contract
IP transfer from founder to company
Registration with social accident insurance and application for business number
Tax cross-check (1 h incl.)
Notary and registration charges not included in the price
Legal advice only through lawyers
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FOUND UG (HAFTUNGSBESCHRÄNKT) LEAN
Speed incorporation with coordination of notary appointment, opening of business account and commercial register application. Sample articles of association for your UG, prepared by a notary's office.
FOUND UG (HAFTUNGSBESCHRÄNKT) FINE
Articles of association like FOUND UG (HAFTUNGSBESCHRÄNKT) LEAN, with (online) start-up workshop and individual consulting for founders, with focus on regulations for start-ups (total of max. 5 hours coaching, legal or tax consulting included in the price).
FOUND UG (HAFTUNGSBESCHRÄNKT) FULL
Articles of association drawn up for you by our lawyers, with (online) founder workshop and individual consulting for founders, with focus on regulations for growth-oriented start-ups, founder vesting, right of first refusal, tag and drag-along, lock-up, tailored to your needs (total of max. 25 hours coaching, legal or tax consulting included in the price).
Provision of sample foundation documents
Preparation and review of founding documents (by lawyer)
Advice on founders' holdings according to sample protocol
Organisation of notary appointment / communication with notary
Entry transparency register
Entry transparency register founder holdings
Coordination company name with IHK
Identity research
Similarity research
Assistance with questionnaire tax registration at tax office
Preparation and submission of opening balance sheet
Assistance in filling out the application for business registration
Managing director employment contract
IP transfer from founder to company
Registration with social accident insurance and application for business number
Tax cross-check (1 h incl.)
Notary and registration charges not included in the price
Legal advice only through lawyers
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FAQ
What does UG (haftungsbeschränkt) mean?
The legal form UG (limited liability) means that the founders are not liable with their private assets in the event of financial difficulties of the company. The legal form must be shown on all business documents, for example in e-mails, on letters and invoices as well as in the website imprint. This is a requirement so that other companies and customers can see at a glance that the company has limited liability. With banks and investors and in business dealings, the UG (limited liability) is less highly regarded than other corporations.
Why set up a UG (limited liability company)?
Setting up a UG (limited liability company) is particularly suitable for young companies. Theoretically, 1 euro is enough for the share capital. If you do not want to be liable with your private assets, but do not have the start-up capital for another corporation, a UG (limited liability company) is a good choice. Unlike a sole proprietorship, liability is limited here and private assets are protected. In practice, however, there are also many arguments against founding a UG (limited liability), as it often makes more sense to found a GmbH (limited liability company). Individual advice should be sought here.
Who may establish a UG (limited liability company)?
A UG (limited liability company) can be founded by one person, but also by two or more persons. Other corporations can also act as partners, for example the GmbH. The legal form is most often chosen by founders with very little start-up capital and then later changed to a GmbH by increasing capital as turnover grows.
What taxes for a UG (haftungsbeschränkt) & Co KG?
In the case of a UG (haftungsbeschränkt) & Co KG, only the UG pays 15 per cent corporation tax on the profits. In addition, there is trade tax. This is paid either by the KG or the UG, depending on which part of the company is responsible for organising the commercial operation. Like other companies, the UG & Co KG must pay 19 per cent turnover tax on the turnover it generates. Wage tax only accrues if employees are permanently employed in the UG & Co KG.
How do I set up a UG (limited liability company)?
A UG (limited liability company) can be established as quickly as a GmbH (limited liability company). Once a company name has been found, the articles of association can be concluded and notarised. The UG (limited liability) can be founded by one entrepreneur alone or by two or more partners. A business account is then opened and at least 1 euro of share capital is paid in. The notary public then registers the UG (haftungsbeschränkt) with the Commercial Register Court together with the proof of payment. In addition to the business registration, the tax registration at the tax office is carried out before the UG (limited liability) can start its business activity.
What is a UG (haftungsbeschränkt) & Co KG?
A UG (limited liability) & Co KG is a special legal form that is made up of the partnership (KG) and corporation (UG (limited liability)) and thus combines the advantages of both in one company. The UG (limited liability) & Co KG is ideal for founders who do not want to be liable with their private assets in the event of insolvency and who, for certain reasons, want to operate their business in the legal form of a partnership.
What does it cost to set up a UG (limited liability)?
The formation of a UG (limited liability company) is not cheaper compared to other legal forms. Notary fees and costs for business registration and entry in the commercial register are generally no cheaper than founding a GmbH. However, it is possible to found a company with significantly less share capital. This can theoretically be as little as 1 euro. For example, a UG (limited liability) can be founded with a capital of 1,000 euros. If it is a one-man UG (limited liability), you can use the so-called model protocol for the formation and save even more notary fees.
What is an entrepreneurial company (UG), limited liability, simply explained?
UG (limited liability) is the abbreviation for Unternehmergesellschaft (entrepreneurial company) and is also known as 1-Euro-GmbH or Mini-GmbH because of its limited liability. The UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is a corporation that is a sub-form of the GmbH. The difference lies in the amount of share capital. This legal form is particularly popular with start-ups and young founders who have very little start-up capital but do not want to become liable with their personal assets. The designation UG is supplemented in the company name by the designation "haftungsbeschränkt" (limited liability). A special form of the UG (limited liability) is the gUG (limited liability) for non-profit companies.
How long does it take to set up a UG (limited liability)?
It can take several weeks to go through all the steps of preparation and formation. This depends, among other things, on the speed of the notary and the other authorities, but also on the entrepreneurs themselves. They have to open a business account, pay in the share capital and register with the trade and tax office. If it is a one-person limited liability company (limited liability) and the share capital is paid in quickly, it usually happens very quickly. The UG (limited liability) can start its business operations after only two to four weeks.
Who is liable for UG (limited liability) & Co KG?
In a pure KG, the private assets of the general partner are used for liability. The general partner is usually the entrepreneur. In the case of the UG (limited liability) & CO KG, however, the general partner is a UG (limited liability)), so that the entrepreneur is not liable here with his private assets. In the case of the UG (limited liability) & Co KG, liability is limited to the assets of the general partner and the contributions of the limited partners entered in the commercial register, i.e. the assets that the partners have paid into the company. This legal form is a good choice for founders who want to reduce their personal liability risks and at the same time operate their business in the legal form of a partnership. However, this form is less regarded by banks and investors with regard to raising capital.
What kind of legal form is a UG (limited liability company)?
The UG (limited liability) is a corporation and, strictly speaking, a GmbH (limited liability company) with special characteristics, so it is not actually an independent legal form. It is a corporation with its own name (company name), which is represented by a managing director. The UG (limited liability) can be founded by one person alone or by several partners. Like the GmbH, the UG (limited liability), as its name suggests, is also limited by liability, but the minimum share capital for founding here is only 1 euro. In most cases, however, a share capital of around 1,000 euros is used.
What is the difference between GmbH and UG (limited liability)?
The biggest difference between a UG (haftungsbeschränkt) and a GmbH is the amount of share capital required for formation. In the case of a GmbH, 25,000 euros of share capital is required, half of which must be paid in at the time of formation. In the case of the UG (haftungsbeschränkt), on the other hand, 1 euro is sufficient as share capital, unless the actual capital requirement necessitates a higher sum. In the case of the UG (haftungsbeschränkt), one must form reserves from profits, which may not be distributed to the shareholders. In addition, the UG (haftungsbeschränkt) can also consider increasing its capital and changing its name to a GmbH. Otherwise, the UG (haftungsbeschränkt) has the same rights and obligations as a GmbH with regard to the requirements for shareholders, accounting and liability. The UG (haftungsbeschränkt) also has to pay corporation and trade taxes just like the GmbH.
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