Legal & Admin
The Legal & Admin skill helps founders navigate the administrative and legal aspects of starting a company, with a focus on the German startup ecosystem.
Company Formation
The Startup Coach provides guidance on German company structures:
- UG (haftungsbeschränkt) — The mini-GmbH with as little as 1 EUR capital, ideal for early-stage startups.
- GmbH — The standard limited liability company requiring 25,000 EUR minimum capital.
- GbR / OHG / KG — Partnership structures and when they make sense.
- Holding structures — Tax-optimized setups for founders and investors.
The coach walks you through:
- Required documents and notary processes
- Timeline and costs for each company type
- Tax registration (Finanzamt, Handelsregister)
- Business bank account setup
Contracts & Agreements
Get guidance on essential startup documents:
- Founder agreements — Vesting schedules, roles, equity splits
- Terms of service — For your product or platform
- Privacy policy — GDPR-compliant data protection notices
- Employment contracts — German labor law requirements
- NDA templates — For partner and investor discussions
Regulatory Compliance
Understand the regulatory requirements for your industry:
- GDPR — Data protection requirements for EU businesses
- Impressum — Legal notice requirements for German websites
- Industry-specific regulations — Depending on your sector
Getting Started
Ask the Startup Coach:
- "What type of company should I register in Germany?"
- "Walk me through GmbH formation step by step"
- "Help me draft a founder agreement for 3 co-founders"
- "What GDPR requirements do I need to meet?"