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What are the costs factors when founding a GmbH or UG?

Prospective business founders will always want to plan ahead as much as possible for the costs of founding. How much a business costs to found, however, is unique to each business, and dependent on a range of factors. Below we lay out the most major and decisive in...

Model Protocol or Partnership Agreement

Copyright Photo: Cytonn Photography /www.pexels.com When you decide to start a GmbH or UG, you need to decide whether to use model protocol or standard establishment with a partnership agreement/articles of association. At Q-found we almost always advise our clients...

What is share capital and what can it be used for?

Copyright Photo: Pixabay / Pexels.com How can you leverage share capital? It is a widespread misconception that a UG/GmbH's share capital must never be used to run a business. This is wrong. In fact, you can leverage share capital in many ways. Some include: Operating...

How does the payment of share capital take place?

Copyright Photo: Engin Akyurt / www.pexels.com   Here is our guide to the dos and don'ts of the payment of share capital in Germany. If you're unsure about how you can use your share capital, get in touch with us for some expert advice. If the articles of...

The Future of Online Company Foundation: what does the implementation of EU Directive 2019/1151 mean for founders?

Online company formation is coming The resolution of the "company law package" by the European Parliament brings new possibilities for online company formation. They will roll into Germany by August 2021 at the latest. Importantly for founders from abroad, it will be...

The advantages and disadvantages of the Mini-GmbH – also known as the UG, small GmbH, or 1-Euro-GmbH

Copyright Photo: airdone / depositphotos.com   Are you considering just starting small with a Mini-GmbH? Here’s an overview of the factors which might influence your decision. What is a Mini-GmbH? In Germany, an entrepreneurial company with limited liability is...

What to expect when you move to Germany

Copyright Photo: Niki Nagy / pexels.com   When I moved to Berlin from London six months ago I wasn’t sure what to expect. Here are some things about professional and personal life that I wish I had known before the move to Germany. by Alice Strasburger, Paralegal...

What are articles of association?

Copyright Photo: Pixabay In this article you will learn something about: What are articles of association? Significance of articles of association Minimum components - The following information must contain the articles of association. Additional regulation options -...

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Set up your company in Germany!

We will advise you on all legal and taxation aspects.

Transformation

Growth sometimes requires change. We advise you on corporate transformations.

Law & Tax

…is our focus.

GmbH & Co. KG

A limitation of liability and the advantages of a partnership is offered by the popular GmbH & Co. KG, which is also available as UG & Co. KG.

Private Limited Company (GmbH)

With our streamlined procedure you establish your limited liability company (GmbH) as quick as possible. Find out more!

Start-Ups

We advise you from entrance to exit. Venture capital, shareholder’s agreements, vesting, tag-along & drag-along. What questions do you have?

Public Limited Company (AG)

No other legal form has more prestige than the stock corporation. Of course, the “Aktiengesellschaft” doesn’t have to be listed on the stock exchange. The share capital at the time of incorporation is at least 50,000 €.

Entrepreneurial Company (UG)

The smaller sister of the “GmbH” offers a limitation of liability for the shareholders, too. However, the UG doesn’t have a high reputation due to its small share capital of sometimes not more than 1 EUR. Still, the UG can be an option for small businesses. Find out more!

Advice on legal form & more

We advise you on the establishment, transformation, liquidation or other legal topics related to your company.

Service contracts and rules of procedure

Service contracts for management, rules of procedure for management or supervisory/advisory board.

Shareholders' agreements and shareholders' disputes

We advise you on when it’s sensible to consider a shareholders’ agreement in addition to the company’s articles of association. If you have any conflicts, we will advise and represent you legally or as mediators.

Employee participation: Finding and keeping high performers

The future of a company also depends on whether it is an attractive employer. Employee participation can increase motivation and keep good minds on the ball. We will advise you on your options.

Capital measures and financing rounds

We can advise you on capital increases, investor participation, convertible loans, etc.

Berater

Daniel Steltzer, LL.M.

Lawyer and Mediator (cert.)

Advisory focus:
Founders, Startups, Corporate Law, Insolvency Law, Inheritance Law, Mediation

Languages:
German, English, Spanish

Juri Schleicher

Lawyer and Certified Lawyer for Trade and Corporate Law

Advisory focus:
Corporate Law, Business Immigration, Tax Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Law

Languages:
German, Russian, English

Fabian Tietz*

Notary public, Lawyer and Certified Lawyer for Trade and Corporate Law

Advisory focus:
Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, Civil Law

Languages:
German, English

*Kooperationspartner Kanzlei [Langer & Tietz]

Anette Gnandt

Lawyer and Mediator (cert.)

Advisory focus:
Civil Law, Family Law, Mediation

Languages:
German, Hungarian, English

Jens Thurn

Lawyer and Data Protection Officer (cert.)

Advisory focus:
IT-Law, IP-Law, Criminal Law

Languages:
German, English 

Miriam Hansel

Lawyer

Advisory focus:
Civil Law and Labour Law

Sprachen:
Deutsch, Englisch

Our expertise is articles of association. Whether in the formation of a company, changes of shareholders, financing procedures or  similar – we attach importance to the fact that the contracts fit the company and its shareholders. Together with experienced notaries, we ensure that everything runs as planned.

Who we are: We are a specialized law firm for corporate law which has the highest standards concerning legal and tax consulting services.

Who we advise: We advise small and medium-sized companies.

Our Clients:

  • Commercial enterprises
  • Service providers
  • Real estate companies
  • IT-companies
  • Start-ups
  • Financial companies
  • Brokers and property developers
  • Foreign companies
  • Healthcare companies
  • Restaurants
  • Freelancers
  • Craftsmen
  • Non-profit organizations

Continuous training of our lawyers and tax advisors ensures the quality of our work.

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