Setting up a foundation online - quick and easyFebruary 26, 2026, 5:53:40 p.m.

Set up a foundation online now - quick, easy and stress-free!

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  • Founding documents in 24 hours
  • directly from the lawyer
  • all inclusive - no hidden costs
  • Fixed price package: 1,449.00 EUR
  • Founding documents in 24 hours

  • directly from the lawyer

  • all inclusive - no hidden costs

  • Fixed price package: 1,449.00 EUR

Set up your foundation at a fixed price - quickly, easily and online!

With Recht 24/7 , you can set up your foundation in an uncomplicated and transparent way. Our experienced lawyers will accompany you personally and ensure a legally compliant and bureaucracy-free company formation. Since 2003, we have been successfully supporting founders in realizing their visions - without hidden costs. Get started now!

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Fixed price $1,449.00

includes all services, no hidden costs, net, excl. VAT, plus notary, official fees (foundation supervisory authority), entry of the foundation in the foundation register

All services for a complete and secure foundation formation are included

Full legal advice directly from the lawyer

  • Comprehensive advice on choosing the right type of foundation (e.g. foundation with legal capacity, trust foundation) and on the legal framework.

  • Drafting and preparation of the foundation statutes and the necessary founding documents.

  • Support with registering the foundation in the foundation register.

  • Advice on applying to the relevant foundation authority.

  • Personal start-up consulting.

Legal and incorporation advice before and after company formation

  • Monthly expert support: Entrepreneur Academy by Recht 24/7

  • Organization and support of notarization (if necessary or desired in specific cases).

  • Advice and support in applying for non-profit status.

  • Advice on the establishment and organization of the foundation's bodies (e.g. board of directors, board of trustees).

Complete processing and coordination with notary (if necessary or desired in specific cases)

  • Arrangement of a notary appointment at your location
  • Notary fee guarantee: We prepare the documents in such a way that the lowest statutory notary fees are incurred

  • Coordination of all documents with the notary's office

  • Power of attorney in the event of non-attendance of a foundation founder at the notary appointment

Express incorporation & Contracts

  • Express foundation included: All documents in 24 hours

  • Recht 24/7 contract box with all important contracts for your foundation

  • 5% discount on all Recht 24/7 lawyer and consultancy products (for life)

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It's that easy to set up a foundation with Recht 24/7

1. order online

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You set up your foundation online - simply and conveniently.

This means that Recht 24/7 all tasks for you, including arranging an appointment with a notary (if necessary or desired in your specific case).

All online, uncomplicated and fast.

2. submit information

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After ordering, you will receive access to our online form, which you can use to submit all the information about the foundation. You can also send all your questions about setting up the foundation with this information.

Data transmission is encrypted, secure and absolutely confidential.

3. reasons

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Within 24 hours, you will receive the documents for setting up the foundation for review, together with a checklist for further action.

Once you have confirmed all documents, we will either arrange a notary appointment at your desired location or, if notarization is not required or desired in your specific case, we will continue immediately with advice on the application to the relevant foundation authority.

Entrepreneur Academy by Recht 24/7

Our webinar program to provide you with legal protection and help you run your business successfully: With 21 years of experience as a German law firm, we offer you the highest quality and reliability. Every month, we present exciting and practical topics that are specifically tailored to entrepreneurs, founders, and managing directors.

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User stories from our founders

Diadem Europe Services GmbH

"Recht 24/7 was very helpful with the GmbH company formation with regard to the preparation and agreement of all necessary documents such as articles of association, commercial register application and list of shareholders.

Recht 24/7 provided us with excellent support and advice, even though it was not the standard procedure for a GmbH companycompany formation . No questions were left unanswered."

Christian Singer
www.diademsports.eu

Elenita Cafe

"Recht 24/7 supported me very competently with the registration of my word/figurative mark Elenita Café.

All my questions were answered in detail and competently within 24 hours and the brand registration was completed quickly. Many thanks for the professional support!"

Hergen Ising
www.elenita-cafe.com

Black Label Coffee

"First of all, I would like to say a big thank you for the super support and the fast response time from Recht 24/7.

At the beginning, we had the founding documents drawn up by Recht 24/7 , which were accepted by the notary without any effort on our part. As time went on, we kept coming back to them with legal questions and we were always helped quickly and easily."

Johannes Adler
www.black-label-coffee.de

Signum Label Marketing UG

"Recht 24/7 helped us with a UG-companycompany formation and the cooperation with you was excellent. Not only because they live up to their name, but also because they work through everything with you step by step. We felt very safe in the hands of Recht 24/7 /7.

Recht 24/7 helped us to found our start-up without any stress."

Ahmed Sassi
www.ihr-private-label.de

Jellies

"Especially in times of digitalization, more and more fashion brands are entering the market through social networks. This makes it extremely difficult to protect your word/figurative mark without further problems.

Recht 24/7 carried out an identity search and a similarity search for our trademark and thus showed us both risks and opportunities. The registration was completed quickly and efficiently without any problems."

Dominic Fritz
www.jellieswear.com

Di-Lara

"We have found a simple and competent solution for our EU trademark application through Recht 24/7 .

We would particularly like to emphasize the quick feedback from the Recht 24/7 team on questions and challenges during the research and application phase of our trademark trademark."

Martin Freundel
www.Di-Lara.de

Pfeiffer wooden toys

"We have been a family business for 20 years and have now dared to take the step of registering a trademark. By registering a trademark , we are protecting the products and services of our company with our name.

The opening of our Amazon store was one of our main reasons for filing our trademark application."

Anne-Marie Pfeiffer
www.holzspielzeug-pfeiffer.de

Animal paradiseFB

"Recht 24/7 helped us enormously with our trademark application at the European Trademark Office (EUIPO). As a particularly young company, we were looking for a cost-effective and at the same time experienced and reliable partner. That's why we ended up with Recht 24/7 .

The cooperation has proven to be very helpful and friendly."

Florian Benninger
www.tierparadiesfb.de

Your village life

"As a start-up, we were looking for a competent partner with a fair price/performance ratio early on to make our online experience platform legally compliant. That's when we came across Rech24/7.

Competent advice and support on various legal issues relating to the offering and sale of experiences and products on the Internet was provided from the very first minute."

Florian Berger
www.deindorfleben.de

Flight simulator Dresden

"The Recht 24/7 team prepared all the necessary documents for the UG company formation for us. Our questions about the company formation were answered in great detail and we received all the information about the company formation .

Many thanks for the very nice contacts during our UG foundation phase."

Dr. Jörg Hänsel
www.flightsimulations-dresden.de

Schmiedeberger

"As a coach, I need individual legal texts that suit my work and my services. Recht 24/7 created customized legal texts for me, which I am very satisfied with.

The legal texts were created individually for me. They took the time to listen to me and create really suitable texts. 5 stars - I can recommend Recht 24/7 to anyone!"

Stefanie Schmiedeberg
www.lebensdreieck.de

Your advantages of setting up a foundation with Recht 24/7

Directly to the lawyer

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We are a law firm - and have been since 2003. You receive legal advice directly from a single source via our online platform, without any intermediaries.

Throughout Germany - also in every court.

Quality and speed

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Recht "24/7" stands for reliable processing of all legal matters within 24 hours.

We offer fair prices!

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Good and fast legal service doesn't have to cost a fortune. With our fixed prices, you won't experience any nasty surprises.

Satisfaction guarantee

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For more than two decades, the trust and satisfaction of our clients has been our top priority.

This is made clear by our ratings and awards.

Responsibility

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We are liable for our advice. We are insured with HDI Versicherung for damages of up to 2,500,000.00 EURO.

We deliver clear results

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You receive clear advice. "lawyer can also be simple" - this also applies to our language and our recommendations to clients.

company formation of a foundation - the most important facts at a glance

As a law firm, we offer you comprehensive support in the company formation foundation. Our experienced lawyers are at your side throughout all phases and ensure professional and smooth processing. Below, you can find out how we can help you with the various steps and aspects of setting up a foundation.

Steps towards the company formation of a foundation

  1. Define the purpose of your foundation:
    We help you to clearly and precisely define the charitable purpose of your foundation to ensure that it is recognized as a charitable foundation.
  2. Determining foundation capital:
    We advise you on determining the necessary foundation capital, which should generally be at least €50,000 to ensure that the foundation's purpose can be fulfilled in the long term.
  3. Drafting articles of association:
    Our experts draft legally compliant articles of association that meet all legal requirements and describe in detail the purpose of the foundation, its organs and their tasks, and the management of the foundation's capital.
  4. Arrange a notary appointment (if required or desired in your specific case):
    We will arrange an appointment with a notary for you and accompany you to the notarization of the foundation declaration in order to make the company formation
  5. Obtaining approval:
    We advise you on the application process and the submission of the necessary documents to the relevant foundation supervisory authority and support you in ensuring that the official approval is obtained successfully.
  6. Tax recognition:
    Please apply for recognition of charitable status at the tax office so that you can benefit from the tax advantages offered by the foundation.

Advantages of setting up a foundation

  • Tax advantages:
    Non-profit foundations are exempt from corporate income tax, trade tax, and inheritance tax. They can also be exempt from sales tax or claim a reduced tax rate.
  • Independence:
    A foundation can be established and managed by a single person. This offers flexibility and control over the realization of the foundation's purpose.
  • Long-term security:
    The foundation's capital remains permanently preserved and serves to fulfill the foundation's purpose in the long term. This ensures that the foundation has a lasting impact.

Costs of setting up a foundation

The costs for the company formation foundation vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project. Typical costs that are added to our formation package include:

  • Notary fees: For the notarization of the foundation's statutes and deed of foundation (if required or desired in the specific case).
  • Consulting costs: For tax advice from a tax advisor.
  • Licensing fees: For foundation supervision.
  • Administrative costs: Ongoing costs for the administration of the foundation.

With Recht 24/7 , you Recht 24/7 in good hands: we provide you with professional and comprehensive support in company formation foundation so that you can concentrate on what is important.

Our experienced lawyers will provide you with comprehensive advice on all issues relating to charitable status and the structure of the foundation.

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 the professional, smooth company formation a foundation.

at a fixed price of 1,449.00 EUR net

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Questions and answers on the company formation of a foundation

Why set up with Recht 24/7 ?February 6, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

Recht 24/7 has been incorporating companies since 2003. We are the original and ensure that you incorporate quickly and professionally.

You will receive all the necessary documents, prepared by a lawyer according to your requirements. All within 24 hours.

Unlimited legal advice from a lawyer is included in the price. All services required for company formation are included. You pay nothing extra for legal "formation advice" or a management contract. You receive advice from a lawyer and not from a "formation consultant" without legal qualifications.

Without hidden costs. Compare for yourself.

What legal requirements must be met for the company formation of a foundation?January 21, 2026, 2:59:15 p.m.

For the company formation foundation, the purpose of the foundation, the foundation capital, and the articles of association must be clearly defined. The articles of association and the foundation deed must be notarized, if required or desired in the specific case, and the foundation must be approved by the competent foundation supervisory authority.

What is the minimum amount of foundation capital required?2025-06-16T15:42:27+02:00

As a rule, a minimum capital of 50,000 euros is recommended to ensure the long-term fulfillment of the foundation's purpose. However, the exact amount can vary depending on the federal state and the purpose of the foundation.

What tax advantages does the company formation of a foundation entail?2025-06-16T15:43:29+02:00

A recognized charitable foundation is exempt from corporation tax, trade tax, inheritance tax and the solidarity surcharge. It can also be exempt from VAT or benefit from a reduced tax rate.

What costs are involved in the company formation of a foundation?January 21, 2026, 3:02:04 p.m.

Typical costs include notary fees for certifying the foundation deed and the foundation statutes (if required or desired in the specific case), consulting fees for legal and tax advice, approval fees for the foundation supervisory authority, and ongoing administrative costs.

Can a foundation be set up and managed by a single person?2025-06-16T15:44:59+02:00

Yes, a foundation can be established and managed by a single person. The founder can also act as a member of the foundation board as long as the articles of association permit this and the legal requirements are met.

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