Legal forms Germany
May 4, 2020
For changing the name (Umfirmierung) or structure/legal form (Umwandlung) of your company in Germany, seemingly similar terms are being used, but they apply completely differently. In […]
May 19, 2024
Information on UG or mini-GmbH companies at a glance
• The entrepreneurial company (UG) has existed since 2008.
• It is a particular form of limited liability company (GmbH), not an independent legal form.
• It is also colloquially called a mini-GmbH.
• The required capital for establishing a UG in Germany is 1 euro.
• Shareholders must keep one-quarter of the company's annual net profit to compensate the initial capital.
• By providing 25000 euros, you can convert it to a GmbH.
June 25, 2024
The legal form of limited partnership with shares (Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien, KGaA) in Germany is a combination of the structure of both joint stock companies (AG) and limited partnership (Kommanditgesellschaft). A limited partnership with shares (KGaA) like stock companies in Germany must be commercially registered. Also, it should register its activity with the regional trade office.
