Company Formation

Support is advisable when establishing a business.

Numerous business startups fail within their first few years. The reasons for this can often be attributed to a lack of expertise. Suddenly, entrepreneurs face problems they have not encountered in their professional careers before. It demonstrates entrepreneurial foresight to seek support early on. The state shares this view and promotes the use of consulting services for business startups through numerous programs.

There are many different company and legal structures for a startup.

The law provides a variety of different company and legal structures for business formation. However, these differ significantly, for example, regarding personal liability, capital requirements, disclosure obligations, and corporate taxation. 

Thus, in addition to the business form for sole founders as individual entrepreneurs, there are numerous company forms such as the GmbH (limited liability company), the OHG (general partnership), Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts (GbR - civil law partnership), Kommanditgesellschaft (limited partnership), or GmbH & Co. KG – to name just a few. 

Generally, it can be stated that comprehensive legal advice is always recommended to ensure that the appropriate legal structure is chosen for the company based on individual needs, enabling it to look forward to a successful future. As a lawyer specializing in corporate law, we are happy to advise you on this important step.

Establishing a company involves numerous formalities, such as business registration, entry in the commercial register, and many others. The steps vary depending on the industry and the chosen legal form of the company. We guide you through this process, ensuring efficient and swift completion, so you can focus on your core business from the outset.

Corporate Compliance

Even after a company is established, numerous legal regulations must be observed. This includes not only the well-known obligations for accounting and bookkeeping but also data protection issues, labor law regulations, and disclosure requirements – to name just a few. Non-compliance with these requirements can sometimes lead to drastic consequences.

Companies today face the challenge of continuously keeping track of the regulations to be observed and ensuring their compliance in daily operations. As a law firm specializing in corporate law, we support you in this endeavor.

If you do not have the necessary equity capital required for a new business startup, the question arises regarding the appropriate financing concept. We provide objective advice on developing a viable financing concept and assist you with negotiations and the necessary formalities in the following areas. 

Bank Loans and Leasing: We support you in selecting suitable partners, applying for funds, and compiling necessary documents, etc.

Other Financing Concepts: In addition to the two commonly known financing options, a range of other financing concepts can be utilized depending on your project, such as mezzanine capital, private equity, venture capital, etc.