Does the review of the e.K. name under company law also correspond to a review under competition law?
No, it is always advisable to check the e.K. name / an e.K. logo or a sole proprietorship logo under competition law. This is independent of the company law [...]
What are the approximate notary and registration fees for registering as an e.K.?
The notary and registration fees for an e.K. company together amount to approx. 300.00 EUR.
How much is the trade license fee?
The fee charged by the trade licensing office for registering a sole proprietorship is between approx. 10.00 and 65.00 EUR for the client. In addition, there may be costs [...]
Is there an advantage of a sole proprietorship over a UG?
The bureaucratic burden is lower for a sole proprietorship. Small businesses do not need to be entered in the commercial register, for example. There is also no accounting obligation. [...]
Is the founder of a sole proprietorship personally liable?
Yes, as a sole trader and also as a Kaufmann e.K., you have direct and unlimited liability with your business and private assets. There is no possibility of limiting [...]
Does a sole proprietorship have to be entered in the commercial register?
As soon as the activity assumes a certain commercial scope, registration as an e.K. is mandatory. As a rule of thumb, a trading company with an annual turnover of [...]
Does the review of the e.K. name under company law also correspond to a review under competition law?
No, it is always advisable to check the e.K. name / an e.K. logo or a sole proprietorship logo under competition law. This is independent of the company law [...]
What are the approximate notary and registration fees for registering as an e.K.?
The notary and registration fees for an e.K. company together amount to approx. 300.00 EUR.
How much is the trade license fee?
The fee charged by the trade licensing office for registering a sole proprietorship is between approx. 10.00 and 65.00 EUR for the client. In addition, there may be costs [...]
Is there an advantage of a sole proprietorship over a UG?
The bureaucratic burden is lower for a sole proprietorship. Small businesses do not need to be entered in the commercial register, for example. There is also no accounting obligation. [...]
Is the founder of a sole proprietorship personally liable?
Yes, as a sole trader and also as a Kaufmann e.K., you have direct and unlimited liability with your business and private assets. There is no possibility of limiting [...]
Does a sole proprietorship have to be entered in the commercial register?
As soon as the activity assumes a certain commercial scope, registration as an e.K. is mandatory. As a rule of thumb, a trading company with an annual turnover of [...]