Hooray! My first company! How do I find the perfect legal form?
GmbH, AG, UG, GbR, OHG, Limited – there are many corporate and legal forms in Germany. For founders, however, the choice quickly narrows down to a few options – most often, the GmbH or UG is chosen because it's "easy" or because an advisor suggests it.
However, it may be worthwhile not to rush into focusing on just two or three legal forms. A careful selection can bring a startup decisive advantages and save costs.
Using practical examples, lawyer and experienced startup consultant Carsten Lexa demonstrates how corporate forms differ, which criteria can be used to find the optimal corporate form for your startup, and the advantages that can arise from a clever choice. He also provides valuable tips on provisions in partnership agreements.
