Germany
Legal forms
Interested in starting a company in Germany? If so, make sure you first familiarise yourself with the associated tax and legal obligations. This website offers some insight into these matters, but you can also obtain more detailed information on the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Aachen website.
We strongly advise you to first obtain a clear idea of the business you are interested in establishing. Only then will you be able to decide on the most appropriate legal entity for your company.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry Aachen
Germany Trade and Invest - Establishing a Company
http://www.gtai.de/GTAI/Navigation/EN/Invest/Investment-guide/establishing-a-company.html
IHK Frankfurt am Main
http://www.frankfurt-main.ihk.de/english/business/index.html#2
Short notice: These brochures are only an overview of legal forms. If you have any questions, please consult your regional Chamber of Commerce, IHK Aachen
Obligations
There are a few obligations, company founders must observe. If you want to found your own company, you should primarily find out, which obligations must be fulfilled in your case.
Financial aspects
Apart from the liability of the owners, another deciding factor is the financial aspect. The government offers several of public subsidies for entrepreneurs.