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Everything comes to an end - including your company. With the Recht 24/7 liquidation service, we help you quickly and easily with the liquidation - i.e. dissolution - of your company. In doing so, we analyze all alternatives for termination in detail, including a quick deletion with full termination, and advise you on the quickest and easiest termination. We take care of the entire bureaucratic process and guide you through all the legal steps involved in liquidation.
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Unlike in the case of insolvency, in the case of liquidation you decide yourself that the company should be terminated. We will help you with this and take care of all the necessary legal steps. Quickly, easily and at a fixed price.
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Liquidation of a UG or GmbH: Your guide
The liquidation of a UG (Unternehmergesellschaft) or GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) can be a complex matter. Here you will find all the essential information you need to understand and successfully complete the process.
What does liquidation mean?
Liquidation is the dissolution and winding up of a company. The aim is to sell all of the company's assets and settle its debts before the company is finally closed.
Reasons for the liquidation
There are several reasons why a UG or GmbH can be liquidated:
- Discontinuation of business: When business activities are discontinued.
- Insolvency: If the company is unable to pay.
- Shareholder resolution: If the shareholders decide to dissolve the company by mutual agreement.
- Expiry of time: If the company was founded for a certain period of time and this has expired.
Steps in the liquidation of a UG or GmbH
Resolution on liquidation
The first step is the resolution on liquidation by the shareholders' meeting. A qualified majority is required for this.
Registration of the liquidation
The liquidation resolution must be filed with the commercial register. This includes
- The resolution of the shareholders.
- Appointment of the liquidator who will take over the liquidation.
Announcement of the liquidation
The liquidation must be made public so that creditors can register their claims. This is done via the electronic Federal Gazette.
Liquidation of the company
The liquidator is responsible for winding up the company. This includes:
- Sale of assets.
- Settlement of debts.
- Collection of outstanding receivables.
Completion of the liquidation
After all assets have been sold and debts settled, the liquidator draws up a final report. The company is finally deleted.
Important liquidation topics
How long does the liquidation take?
The duration of liquidation can vary. As a rule, the process takes several months to a year, depending on the complexity of the company and the assets available.
What costs are incurred during liquidation?
The costs of liquidation may vary and include:
- Fees for entry in the commercial register.
- Costs for publication in the Federal Gazette.
- Fees for the liquidator.
- Legal and consulting fees.
Who can act as liquidator?
As a rule, a shareholder or managing director of the company is appointed as liquidator. However, it is also possible to appoint an external liquidator.
What happens to the remaining assets?
After all debts have been settled, the remaining assets are distributed among the shareholders in proportion to their shares.
What are the liquidator's obligations?
The liquidator has the duty to wind up the company in an orderly manner. This includes the administration and liquidation of the assets as well as the fulfillment of all legal requirements.
Tax aspects of liquidation
Tax returns must continue to be submitted and taxes paid during the liquidation. The liquidator is responsible for compliance with all tax obligations.
- Corporation tax: During liquidation, the company remains subject to corporation tax. The liquidator must ensure that all tax returns are submitted on time.
- VAT: The VAT liability also remains in force during liquidation. All sales must be reported and taxed accordingly.
- Trade tax: The company is liable for trade tax until its final liquidation. The liquidator must submit the corresponding declarations.
Legal aspects of liquidation
- Liability of the liquidator: The liquidator is liable for the proper execution of the liquidation. He may be held personally liable for breaches of duty.
- Creditor protection: During liquidation, all creditors must be given due consideration and their claims settled. The liquidator must ensure that no creditors are disadvantaged.
- Rights of challenge: Creditors have the right to challenge certain actions of the liquidator if they believe that these are detrimental to their interests.
Conclusion: Liquidation of a UG or GmbH
The liquidation of a UG or GmbH is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution. With the right information and support, you can ensure that the liquidation is completed successfully and that all legal and financial obligations are met. If you have any further questions or need support, we are happy to help. Contact us for a consultation.nullRecht24-7.de - Your partner for legal advice and support in the liquidation of your company.
Questions and answers on liquidation
Recht 24/7 has experience with company formations and liquidations since 2003. We are the original and ensure that you liquidate your UG or GmbH quickly and professionally.
You will receive all the necessary documents, prepared by a lawyer according to your requirements. All within 24 hours.
Unrestricted legal advice on liquidation from a lawyer is included in the price. All services required for the liquidation are included.
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The notary fees total approximately €400.00. The registry court fees amount to approximately €700.00 (for the first entry of the dissolution of the company and the second entry of the deletion of the company). The costs for publication in the Federal Gazette are included in our flat rate.
For final settlement! If you do not liquidate your UG or GmbH, you must submit an annual balance sheet and tax return to the tax office. The costs only end when the company is terminated through liquidation.
No. Legally, a GmbH or UG can only be dissolved by liquidation if there is no insolvency.
Business documents must continue to be kept for 10 years. Otherwise there are no further obligations.nullWho can become a liquidator?nullAny natural person over the age of 18. In most cases, the managing director will assume the role of liquidator from this point onwards.
At Recht 24/7 , liquidation costs Recht 24/7 €479 net (plus VAT), plus external notary and court costs. All legal services and documents are included in the fixed price.
Liquidation requires shareholder resolutions, registration for liquidation with the commercial register and publication of the notice to creditors in the Federal Gazette. Our lawyers prepare all documents individually for your company.
The liquidation of a GmbH or UG usually takes at least one year, as the so-called blocking year in which creditors can register their claims is prescribed by law.
With Recht 24/7 , you receive all services at a fixed price, no hidden costs, no packages with additional costs. Our fixed-price offer includes everything you need for a professional, smooth liquidation.
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