As an entrepreneur, high demands are placed on you every day. Your business requires you to make decisions and review existing structures at all times. Not only business aspects, but also legal aspects must be taken into account. Professional legal advice is therefore required to avoid far-reaching mistakes - from the foundation of your company to the implementation of structural measures and company succession.
Company foundation
It all starts with the foundation of your company. It is the foundation of lasting success. When choosing the right legal form for you, there are numerous factors to consider, such as aspects of company law, liability issues and accounting and tax law. On the basis of a suitable legal form, the legal structure of your company must be adapted to your individual requirements, for example the distribution of voting rights of the shareholders, the management and representation powers or the conditions for a change of co-partners. Once the deed of incorporation has been drawn up, your company must be entered in the commercial register. In addition, regular notification obligations, for example to the tax office, must be fulfilled.
The formation of companies is a focus of notarial activity. Notarial involvement is required by law for the formation of corporations. Your notary will provide you with highly qualified advice on all legal issues relating to the formation of a company. Following the notarization, she will also take care of the necessary execution of the deed of incorporation, in particular the entry in the commercial register. You can concentrate fully on your business idea.
You can obtain more detailed information on founding a company during a personal consultation or at gmbh-gruenden.notar.de or under verein-gruenden.notar.de.
Structural changes
Nothing is as constant as change - this is especially true for your company. Your notary will also advise you on structural changes, such as amendments to the articles of association, capital measures or transformation processes. She drafts the necessary deeds and ensures their execution in the relevant registers - from company changes to cross-border mergers.
Company succession
Transferring one's own company to the next generation is one of the most difficult tasks for an entrepreneur. Although handing over the business "with a warm hand", i.e. while the owner is still alive, is usually the method of choice for a successful succession, many entrepreneurs shy away from dealing with the complex issues of company, tax, inheritance and family law. They are also often reluctant to contemplate their own withdrawal. Nevertheless, the risks of an unresolved succession are enormous. Failed company successions can ruin a life's work in a short space of time.
With timely planning, the managerial qualities of the intended successor can be realistically assessed, the transition can take place smoothly and the current owner has the opportunity to take corrective action to counteract any undesirable developments. Last but not least, tax allowances can be used efficiently with early planning. Finally, as part of a balanced contract design, the transferor's interest in retirement benefits and exemption from liability must not be lost sight of.
Due to the interplay between corporate, inheritance and family law, company successions place high demands on the legal advisor. As these areas of law are among the core areas of notarial activity, your notary is the ideal contact person.
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Together with my expert team, I am happy to offer you notarial advice in all areas. This means you can be sure that everything will go according to your wishes and be legally compliant. If you have any questions or need help, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am here for you and will be happy to assist you.