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UG (haftungsbeschränkt) foundation

Your way to your own UG starts here. With us step by step through formation coordination, notary appointment, business account opening and commercial register application.

Establish UG digitally

The 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. 7 hours coaching, legal or tax consulting included in the price).

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€799

(plus VAT)

What you get

Imdividual preparation and review of founding documents (by lawyer)

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

Imdividual preparation and review of founding documents (by lawyer)

Coordination of notary appointment / communication with notary's office convertible loan

We will be happy to contact the notary's office on your behalf in order to make your convertible loan legally watertight and to coordinate dates with the notary's office (e.g. the date of notarisation).

Coordination of notary appointment / communication with notary's office convertible loan

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 contract

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 contract

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 in German and English

We create contract texts for your company in both German and English.

€400

(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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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