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One-man Business (“Einzelunternehmung”)

The foundation of a one-man business is suitable as the first form of small enterprises. The foundation formalities are very limited. You only have to register the enterprise at the Office of Trade (“Gewerbeamt”).

The enterprise is led solely by its owner. He or she is personally liable with his / her entire private means and business assets. The enterprise does not have to be registered in the Register of Companies (but may well be registered voluntarily). If the enterprise is not listed on the Register of Companies, no detailed accounting is necessary; it will be enough to have a simple revenue / surplus balance (“Einnahme-/Überschußrechnung”).

Note: the chance to lead your enterprise as a one-man business is limited. As soon as your business activities get more wide-spread, you are subject to lead your enterprise according to business principles (cf. > Register of Companies > Legal Consequences).

The advantages of this legal form are the uncomplicated foundation procedure, the low demand of capital and the fact that you can decide on the fate of your enterprise on your own.

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