If you are building an ambitious company and rely on financing from business angels or venture capital, then the formation of a GmbH (limited liability company) is usually required.
When is the right time to establish a company? How can self-created assets be contributed in a tax-neutral manner? What legal considerations need to be taken into account in the internal relationship between the founders and investors, and in the company's external relationships?
Robert Schillinger from RÖDL gives you insights and tips on the legal form of the GmbH in connection with equity/investor financing:
- Impact on bodies, rights, obligations, liability
- Tax-neutral options for contributing self-created assets (sole proprietorship, GbR, business idea, IP)
- Advantages in terms of growth, financing and exit
- What should the articles of association and shareholders’ agreement contain?
