Starting a business in Germany
Starting a business in Germany: setup support
Business setup combines registration, documents, resources and several professionals. We coordinate the organisational stages into a clear sequence with responsibilities and preparation for operations.
01 / Who it's for
- You want to agree the setup stages before making initial investments.
- You need coordination of registration, premises and legal or financial professionals.
02 / What's included
- Help with organisational stages of registration.
- Arranging advice on legal structure and taxation.
- Finding commercial premises, suppliers and contractors.
- Coordinating work with a lawyer, bookkeeper and tax adviser.
03 / How it works
- 01
Agree the setup plan
We discuss the activity, location, participants and preparation completed. We develop an organisational plan and questions for legal and tax professionals.
- 02
Coordinate professionals and documents
We coordinate professionals and the agreed documents. Their recommendations inform registration, premises search and resource preparation.
- 03
Support registration and resource preparation
We support agreed organisational steps, contractor communication and operational preparation. We record progress and outstanding tasks; authorities and banks make their own decisions.
04 / FAQ
FAQ
Who advises on legal structure and taxes?
We arrange consultations with authorised legal and tax professionals and help prepare the materials. Their recommendations inform the organisational plan. You make decisions with the relevant professionals.
What should I include in my first enquiry?
Tell us the activity, city, project participants and timeline. Describe completed steps such as a business plan, premises search or selection of professionals.
How are costs and timelines agreed?
Before starting, we agree scope, stages, timing and cost. We record the materials needed from you, who is involved and the completion criteria for each stage.
Who provides legal and tax advice?
Legal and tax advice is provided by appropriately authorised professionals.
Services and pricing
Start with a consultation and plan. Practical support for this task is included in the packages listed below; the full scope and limits are agreed in advance.
Prices include the listed work by WeRumo. Participants, timeline, number of properties, applications, meetings and revisions, completion criteria and the final amount including applicable taxes are agreed in writing before work begins. Fees, rent, deposits, property purchases, translations, lawyer, notary and tax adviser fees, external developers and contractors, advertising budgets and third-party costs are paid separately following agreement. The package covers arranging and coordinating these services. Authorities, owners and banks make their own decisions.
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