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earcartoday at 1:03 PM2 repliesview on HN

It is not complicated, it is in fact quite standard here in Germany.

I explain in the post how the other options are worse.


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mpweihertoday at 1:13 PM

Yes, what you are doing is complicated.

I did a GmbH with "Musterprotokolle" so virtually no lawyer fees and quick and easy to set up.

And a GmbH is limited liability. It's in the name. Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung. GmbH.

The Geschäftsführer is liable for certain (avoidable) things in either case.

The difference is that that the Co KG can be taxed like a "Personengesellschaft". So you wanted to optimize taxes, which leads to a more complicated structure.

You are certainly allowed to choose such a more complicated setup if you think it's better for you. But then don't moan about it being complicated. It was your choice.

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sevenzerotoday at 1:05 PM

It is one of the most complicated forms. A GmbH alone is good enough in 99.99% of cases, and its usually done really quick.

Also, if you believe in your product there usually isn't a reason to go for a GmbH this early. You can send invoices a lot earlier with just a eK or GbR. Its not an issue to adhere with your private money if your product isn't causing damages.

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