Foundation & Registration

When setting up a business in Germany, numerous questions and obstacles arise. FRANKUS is equipped to answer your inquiries on the legal, the business and the tax level.

Typical topics are:

Selecting the best legal form for your business.
The legal set-up and arranging translation and notarization of documents
Help opening a bank account
The tax registration for your business
VATID and EORI registration for starting import and export
Trade registration and other permissions needed for conducting the business
Visa application for expatriates
Introducing insurance brokers to get necessary insurances for your business
Support in hiring people (we can assess the technical skills of accounting staff)
Do's and Don'ts

Who is FRANKUS?

Our interdisciplinary and well-rehearsed teams consisting of Tax Advisors, Lawyers and Public Accountants support every phase of the lifecycle of your company – from the foundation to the liquidation.

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Yohei Thomas

German Lawyer

When starting the business, a lot of paperwork needs to be done. Almost all documents need to be in German language. We can explain to you what exactly needs to be provided from your side.

We take care of the communication with the German authorities and ensure a smooth and timely process. In case you have to appear at the authorities, we accompany you.

Do's and Don'ts

Do

Be prepared for Germany bureaucracy
Schedule enough time
Set up a mailbox with your companies name (Relevant for the registration of the commercial register)
Beware of specific rules for sensitive industries
Seek advice from a lawyer and a tax advisor

Don't

Start too early with your business
Beware of liability issues
Beware of taxation (VAT, incoming tax)
Pay fake registration invoices (if in doubt, check with your lawyer)
Issue incorrect invoices: make sure your invoices entail all the necessary information