Comment by kpz
2 years ago
Ah yes, then i would conclude that this is not a simple solution.
Please correct me, but would a start-up don't need to be a Gewerbe / UG / Gbr / ... to have an entry in the Handelsregister? You can't just make up a "company" a filed it as "Einkommen aus Selbstständiger Arbeit" when doing your taxes, can you?
Gou need a Handelsregister entry, that's what makes it a corporation. Depending on what you do you might or might not need a Gewerbe on top. Some businesses need one, e.g. car repair shops, others don't. eCommerce doesn't, software usually neither. Best to check with your notary or tax advisor, they know that stuff. If you need one, you take an appointment at your local administration and sign a piece of paper (from what I understand, I never needed one).
Edit: Regarding your last point, yes, you can. Upside, it's simple. Downside, you are liable and carrying losses forward is tricky. Among other things.