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Company Formation in Germany: The Essential Steps
From choosing the legal form and assessing your residence status to notarisation, the commercial register, and tax and administrative registrations — a five-step roadmap for entrepreneurs planning to establish a company in Germany.
Germany's Self-Employment Residence Permit: The Legal Framework for Settling in Germany with Your Own Business
Are you a software developer, architect, consultant or physician? Section 21 of the German Residence Act opens the door to practising your profession in Germany — but every step, from the freelancer/trade distinction to the business plan, must be structured correctly. A comprehensive guide under current law.
Divorce with a Turkey Connection: What Turkish Citizens Should Know
Germany or Turkey? Jurisdiction, applicable law and getting the judgment recognised in the other country — a practical guide.
Notice Periods for Employment Contracts in Germany: A Practical Guide
What is the Kündigungsfrist and how is it calculated? Statutory periods that grow with seniority, deviating contract clauses — and what to do when you receive notice.
A Roadmap for Start-up Founders: From Idea to GmbH
Choosing the legal form, the founders' agreement, equity split, IP assignment and the first financing round — legal steps not to skip when founding in Germany.
Moving to Germany as a Freelancer: How It Works
Freiberufler vs. Gewerbe, the § 21 AufenthG self-employment permit, required documents and specific advantages for Turkish citizens.
Trademark Registration in Germany and Protection in Turkey: FAQ
DPMA, EUIPO or TÜRKPATENT? International registration via the Madrid system, class selection and opposition proceedings.