Skill

legalcode-de-gmbh-formation

Guide the formation of a German GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) or UG (haftungsbeschränkt / Unternehmergesellschaft) from inception through operational status. Use when founding a German limited liability company, drafting or reviewing the Gesellschaftsvertrag (articles of association), deciding between Musterprotokoll and custom articles, structuring share capital (Stammkapital), appointing a Geschäftsführer (managing director), filing with the Handelsregister (commercial register), and registering with the Finanzamt (tax office). Also covers shareholder agreement (Gesellschaftervereinbarung) considerations, UG capital accumulation rules (§5a GmbHG), Vorgesellschaft liability during the pre-registration phase, and post-formation compliance obligations. Triggers on: GmbH gründen, GmbH formation, UG haftungsbeschränkt, Gesellschaftsvertrag, Musterprotokoll, Handelsregister, Stammkapital, Geschäftsführer appointment, German company formation, DiRUG online founding.