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We are an expert team in U.S. immigration law, business law, enforcement of foreign judgments, family and probate law, also in relation to its international content with respect to German law.
The tax ID number (also known as EIN Number) is one of the most important numbers that must be obtained after the creation of your new company. You will need this number for various tasks, such as opening a bank account, or obtaining a business credit card, etc.
When applying for a Tax ID number (company tax number) it is of great importantance to keep in mind that the type of the American company that you establish will have an affect on what you will pay for taxes. For example, an American LLC may be considered a "Personengesellschaft" or as a "Kapitalgesellschaft". Both forms of companies are taxed differently.
Find out in advance enough for you to choose the correct tax classification for your project. Email us your questions.
The English Limited Liability Company offers German companies many advantages over a GmbH or a GbR, not least because of the simple English corporation/company law.
The German company law on the other hand is very bureaucratic and unfriendly for new businesses.
Tax optimization, funding and liability limitations without the necessary capital as required by German company law is possible with the establishment of an English Limited Liability Company ( "Limited") or the formation of a Limited Liability company in the United States.
Our Services with respect to commercial and Corporate Law covers the following areas:
Contract law
Establishing an English Limited Company (British Limited Liability Company)
Establishing a U.S. company including obtaining work permit and residency permit
Establishing a GbR or a GmbH
Mergers & Acquisition
In order to provide the best service to our clients, we work together with Rechtsanwaltkanzlei PECHER with respect to German business law related matters. Our partner office is located in Germany through which all German matters are handled.
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We will advise you in detail about legal and tax advantages and disadvantages of starting a business in the U.S. because we have both legal as well as economic experts in our team, who are familiar with European, especially German, Austrian and Luxembourg business practices.
With regard to the establishment or purchase of a pre-existing company, our services include the following:
Establishment of a corporation, or an LLC
Establishment of Partnerships
Consultation with regard to the corporate structure of your company
Name verification of your business
Licensing and trade mark registrations
Resident Agent Services
Draft your business plan
Prepare Corporate Book with seal & stock certificates
Prepare application to change your business name
After the official founding of the company further applications and registrations are necessary. We can provide assistance with respect to the following for you:
Prepare Bylaws
Draft Operating Agreement
Prepare corporate minutes
It is also necessary to open a corporate bank account. For this in general, the so called Tax ID (company tax identification number) is required. We of course can apply for you to obtain the EIN Number so you can fully start your business immediately.
When applying for a Social Security Number ( "SSN"), we are also happy to assist you. However, the social security number is only in certain immigration categories are available.
Application for EIN Number / Tax ID Number
Application for Social Security Number
Dun & Bradstreet Registration
British Limited Liability Company, Criteria
Criteria for a British LLC
Liability does not extend past stock ownership.
Private property is protected. However, there are specific requirements with regard to the protection of private property, for example, if you wish to protect your shareholders and not pierce the corporate veil, then you must maintain enough equity within your company to do so.
Stocks: Must be worth a minimum of 1 British Pound. These stocks do not need to be paid nor proven.
Nominal Capital: Must stay in reasonable relation to the sales of the LLC in order to avoid Piercing of the Corporate Veil.
Financing: When financing a company it is illegal for shareholders to publically announce stock offers.
Establishment and Follow-up Costs: The establishment of a British Limited Liability costs about 1500.00 Euros. The follow-up costs are relatively high and are incurred through the filing of necessary paperwork as well as balance sheet reports. The cost is comparable to a German tax accountant.
More information:
•Comparison between the English Limited Liability Company and the USA Corporation
•Taxation of the U.S. Limited Liability Company in Germany
•Limited Liability Company in the U.S.
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