Incorporation & funding

Legal forms, grants, first funding, the paperwork nobody enjoys.

UG vs GmbH: Choosing a German Company for Your StartupUG vs GmbH explained for international founders: €1 vs €25,000 capital, 2026 formation fees, the 25% reserve rule, notarisation in English and upgrading later.
EXIST Business Start-up Grant: Amounts and How to ApplyThe EXIST Business Start-up Grant pays university founders in Germany up to €3,000 a month for a year plus up to €30,000 for costs. Eligibility and application.
Gründungszuschuss: Germany's Start-up Grant ExplainedThe Gründungszuschuss start-up grant pays your unemployment benefit plus €300 for six months. Eligibility, the 150-day rule, timing examples and how to apply.
How to Find Angel Investors for an Early-Stage StartupHow to find angel investors: warm intros, angel networks and targeted outreach. What angels check, a sample first message, and the UK, US and German tax rules.