Choose the right jurisdiction and structure for your business.

There is no single right answer for every business. The choice depends on where you will sell, your sales channels (Amazon, your own store or both), where stock will be held, how payments will work and the tax obligations involved. We work through these questions together in an initial consultation.

Generally, you don't need to live in the UK, the US or Germany to form a company there. Director, address and registration requirements do vary by country and company type, however. Forming a company does not by itself grant residence or work rights, or create a physical place of business in that country.

A UK LTD (private limited company) is a company registered with Companies House in which the members' liability is limited. After formation it has recurring obligations such as annual accounts, Corporation Tax (CT600) and the Confirmation Statement.

An LLC (Limited Liability Company) is generally the more flexible structure in terms of management and tax treatment, while a Corporation is a more formal, share-based structure. The tax outcome depends on the number of owners, the founders' circumstances, the state and the tax classification chosen, so the right structure should be assessed against your business model.

No. The company is formed at state level, while the EIN (Employer Identification Number) is a federal tax identification number issued by the IRS through a separate process after formation. It is often needed for banking, payments and tax filings.

No. Banks and payment providers run their own onboarding and may review identity, business model, source of funds and addresses. We can help you prepare, but opening an account is the institution's decision and cannot be guaranteed.

No. Company registration and VAT registration are separate processes. Whether VAT registration is needed depends on the country, sales volume, where stock is held and the nature of the activity. In the US, state-level sales tax rules apply instead of VAT.

Both are limited liability companies. A UG (haftungsbeschränkt) is a form of GmbH that can be set up with lower starting capital and is subject to specific rules, such as setting aside part of its profits as a reserve. Which suits you depends on your capital plans, activity and the expectations of the shareholders.

Generally, yes. A company needs to keep accounting records and make periodic filings and returns according to its jurisdiction; some filings may continue even without trading activity. The scope depends on the country, company type and activity.