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Choosing a business entity

Choosing a business entity in Germany

LLC, C corporation, S corporation or sole proprietorship. This page presents the source-bound material for Germany.

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topic:de:bolagsform

Ist die GmbH eine eigene Rechtsperson und wer haftet für ihre Verbindlichkeiten?

Die GmbH hat als solche selbständig Rechte und Pflichten; für ihre Verbindlichkeiten haftet den Gläubigern grundsätzlich nur das Gesellschaftsvermögen.

Answer from NovaCopilot, legal.exploreworldai.com/en/amnen/bolagsform, checked 2026-10-03.

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GmbH-Gesetz, § 13, Bundesministerium der Justiz, Gesetze im Internet. Law read
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GmbH-Gesetz, § 13
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topic:de:bolagsform
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