Note: All content is a simplified guide only and does not replace individual tax advice. Full legal notice →
For Founders & Early-Stage Startups

Tax and structure,
clearly explained.

Free guides and calculators on the German tax and structural decisions that actually matter early on — no registration, no sales pitch.

6
guides, bilingual
€0
cost, no registration
2026
legal status, reviewed
DE / EN
fully bilingual
Guides & Knowledge

The topics that matter early on.

Six guides along the founder journey — from choosing an advisor to ongoing obligations.

Advisory8 min read
How to Find the Right Tax Advisor
When do you really need a tax advisor — and what matters when choosing one?
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Structure10 min read
Do You Need a Holding Company? The Honest Answer.
When does a holding structure actually make sense — and when is it just bureaucracy?
Read guide
Tax Traps10 min read
Three Phantom Income Traps for Founders
Taxable income without cash flow — how it happens and how to avoid it.
Read guide
Funding7 min read
EXIST Founder Grant and Taxation
Is the EXIST grant tax-free? No — but the situation is more manageable than feared.
Read guide
Incorporation8 min read
The First 100 Days After Incorporating a GmbH
The notary appointment is done — now what? The first weeks as a timeline.
Read guide
Obligations6 min read
Obligations, Traps and Costs After Incorporation
Ten obligations and cost items no founder's guide lists completely.
Read guide
Interactive Tools

Calculators & Scenarios

All calculations run locally in your browser. No login, no data storage.

TOOL 01
EXIST Calculator
What remains of the grant after tax? Including deductible expenses and basic allowance.
In preparation
TOOL 02
Exit Calculator
Direct holding or holding company: what remains after an exit?
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TOOL 03
Runway Calculator
How long does the capital last at the current burn rate?
In preparation
TOOL 04
UG or GmbH
Which legal form fits your situation?
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What's coming next.

Alongside guides and calculators, further formats are in development for founders who want to go deeper.

Video course
German tax law for founders — explained compactly
The key tax topics of the founding phase as a structured course. Timing to be confirmed.
Planned
Case study
From incorporation day to the first financing round
A documented case study covering the real tax and structural decision points.
Planned
More to come
Further guides, calculators and formats
The resource grows where founders have a genuine need for orientation.