Quick Guide Legal Best Practices for Founders in Germany

This book offers an overview of the questions startup founders frequently face. Startup business models often show significant growth potential and typically target digital markets. The balance between low initial capital and early business expansion often necessitates venture capital or other funding sources. Beyond addressing various legal questions—from selecting an appropriate legal structure to issues impacting business operations—the book provides extensive information on financing options. It includes practical suggestions for business regulations and essential documents. As a comprehensive guide, the book delivers valuable insights into legal matters important for startup founders and others. The Content - Formation and Selection of the Right Legal Structure - Financing and Investor Relations - Business Regulations, Employees, and Good Governance - Legal Foundations on Intellectual Property Rights, Websites, and General Terms and Conditions (AGB) - Exit Planning and Worst-Case Scenarios The Authors Dr. Benedikt Quarch is an entrepreneur and lawyer. He founded the legal tech company RightNow, was recognized as one of "Forbes 30 Under 30," and publishes various legal journals. Dr. Dennis Geissler is a recognized corporate lawyer and partner at the law firm Ferox Legal based in Frankfurt, Munich, and Hamburg. He is also a startup investor, and legal advisor to various startups. Philippa Peters is a lawyer and entrepreneur. She founded the digital company Fides and is actively involved in the board of the LegalTech Association Germany. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content. This book is a translation of an original German edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.