Your first twelve months: what a new German company actually has to file
What a new GmbH or UG actually has to file in its first year — deadlines, official costs, and the places most guides are out of date.
Articles and guides on incorporating and running a company in Germany, from the Delegro team.
What a new GmbH or UG actually has to file in its first year — deadlines, official costs, and the places most guides are out of date.
Most guides say a GmbH or UG cannot use the Kleinunternehmer scheme. The statute says otherwise — the 2025 thresholds, the first-year trap, and when it is actually worth claiming.
A GmbH or UG can be founded entirely by video — if your ID can be read. Who qualifies, who has to travel, and why usually only one person does.
Learn the key differences between UG and GmbH in Germany. Find the right company structure for your startup with expert support from Delegro.