Vivid Editorial Team

The Vivid editorial team writes about company formation, finance and self-employment, with practical guides on business accounts, taxes and funding for founders and the self-employed.

UG
Company formation

Setting up UG: the mini-GmbH for founders

Discover how to set up a UG (entrepreneurial company with limited liability) online in Germany. Step-by-step guidance, current costs, legal requirements, and answers to the most common questions for founders in 2026.

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GmbH
Company formation

GmbH in Germany: requirements, process, benefits & costs 2026

Discover the step-by-step process for setting up a GmbH in Germany. Learn about legal requirements, share capital, advantages, responsibilities, and costs: everything founders need to know for 2026.

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Business structures in Germany
Company formation

Business structures in Germany: your guide to making the right choice

Compare all business structures in Germany: GmbH, UG, SE, sole proprietorship. Find information on legal forms, company formation, costs, freelancer registration & comparison table.

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