For more than a year now, the COVID-19 virus has been dominating us and has caused many companies, but also web projects, to slide into a crisis. Uncertainty, constant change and course corrections characterize society. Depending on the industry, the crisis has a stronger or weaker impact, and a global economic crisis cannot be ruled out. From existential fears to downright booms, everything is present in the various industries. Even after more than twelve months, it is still difficult to assess the exact consequences, which is why planning calculations or assumptions that have to be made for a company valuation are a particular challenge. This is because the value of a company is based on forecasts of future cash flows and is therefore difficult to estimate according to the current economic situation. This article attempts to take a closer look at this influence of COVID-19 on company valuations. At the…
While some close the chapter of bankruptcy as failure, others are specifically looking for companies in such crisis situations. But how can you actually find insolvent companies? Not everyone sees something negative in corporate bankruptcy. Even if most of them are happy not to be affected, others see this as an opportunity to build up an existing company from scratch and give it a new shine. Before this is possible, however, such a company must first be found. In this article you will find out where you can specifically find insolvent companies. How can you even find out about companies in bankruptcy? Obtaining information about bankrupt companies is actually relatively easy in practice. According to §9 InsO (Insolvency Ordinance), every bankruptcy and subsequent proceedings must be publicly announced. Since 2002, publication has to be made centrally and across countries on the Internet. Where can you find bankrupt companies? As a…
When entrepreneurs decide to sell their own company, the question of how and where usually arises very quickly. Often there is a lot of time, energy and vigor in the shops, so that these should not be sold in dubious ways at low prices. In order to give up your own company with a clear conscience, it is therefore important to find the right opportunity to find a suitable sales value and passionate buyer. Company sell on your own One of the possibilities is to take the issue of selling a company into your own hands. The first step here is to make it clear to you what you want from a sale. Do you want to give up your company in full or in percentage terms? Maybe you are only planning one successor or to find co-owners? No matter which type you choose, it is important to create a…
As a successful entrepreneur, you rarely deal with the issue of wanting to sell your own company. At some point, however, many start-ups get to this point. The better you are prepared for this moment, the greater the chance of finding a suitable buyer. We have shown you exactly how successful preparation should look like using this simple 7-step plan. Successfully Sell a Business in 7 Easy Steps As soon as entrepreneurs decide to sell their company, they are usually faced with the question of how to do it. After all, they want to negotiate a good selling price for their business and hand it over to reputable hands. These goals are easy to achieve with the help of this 7-step plan. Selling your own company successfully should no longer be a problem, even for inexperienced people. 1. Define goals The first step in being able to sell your own…
One thing is certain – you want to sell your company. If you are now wondering what to watch out for, you’ve come to the right place. The aim of this article is to answer exactly that question. Whatever you decided to sell. After reading this article, you will be provided with all the important information. Sell a company – prepare & determine company value If an entrepreneur wants to sell his company, it is important that he prepares the sale well. This usually starts years in advance. It is often a good idea to compare important key figures. For this you need data and information from the last financial years. If you want to sell your company, sooner or later you have to decide on a sales amount. Above all, the key figures for profit, sales and equity play a decisive role. They are the basis for calculating the…
You have collected all the relevant data and have already decided on a sales exchange. Now you are probably wondering how you should best design the presentation of the company sale. No problem, we will be happy to help you! In addition to tips and tricks, we also explain which steps are particularly important and why. Creation of a sales advertisement The presentation of the company sale is primarily about nothing more than the creation of a sales exposé. Such an advertisement is divided into different areas. In principle, however, the structure differs between the various exchanges. Usually, however, you can find a breakdown into a short profile and a detailed presentation of the company. 1. Collection of all relevant data First of all, it is important that you collect and sort all the important facts and figures about your company. They form the basis of a presentation of the…
Do you want to sell your company and are not exactly sure how to determine the right sales price? We’ll show you how to carry out a valuation when selling a sole proprietorship. In this way you will learn step by step what to consider and how such an amount is made up. Since the price expectations of sellers and prospects often diverge widely, it is particularly important to calculate a well-founded and reasonably steadfast sale amount when selling. A correct evaluation when selling a sole proprietorship not only saves a lot of trouble during negotiations, but also lets both contractual partners go out of the sale fairly. There are various ways in which the rating can be determined. In the following, we will therefore introduce you to the most common options in more detail. Multiplication method for valuation when selling a sole proprietorship In the multiplication process, one speaks…
A constant annoying topic: Taxes when selling a company. You certainly don’t feel like reading through entire legal bases in this area either. That is why we have summarized all the necessary information for you here in a nutshell. So you are optimally prepared for a company sale and do everything right from a legal point of view. This is information that is not a substitute for tax advice. Sales profit relevant to tax law Not all entrepreneurs always have one successor found within their own family or through acquaintances, many decide to sell their business. When it comes to taxes when selling a company, there are a few things to consider. The amount of the capital gain serves as the basis for all calculations. This results from the deduction of the costs incurred through the sale as well as the balance sheet business assets from the sales price. Allowance…
Do you remember when you founded your GmbH or UG? It was certainly the same for you at first: You leave the office at midnight and the euphoria is so great that you work 16 hours a day. But now you realize that it is no longer the best and you want to dissolve the GmbH. This can have various reasons such as reorientation, failure, health or you are simply going into a well-earned retirement. We’ll show you how to do it! What is a GmbH? The GmbH belongs to the corporations. It is suitable for anyone who wants to limit liability. The GmbH is founded by at least one partner. For the “one-person GmbH” the same provisions apply as for a “normal” GmbH. The articles of association must be notarized. The GmbH is a legal person. This means that the company itself and not its shareholders acts as a…
The civil society – or GbR for short – is one of the partnerships. Establishing a GbR requires at least two shareholders. A minimum starting capital is not required. However, when founding a GbR, you are also liable with your private assets. However, it also happens that a GbR is dissolved because the founders no longer understand each other, the business is no longer profitable or because you just don’t feel like it anymore. In this article we will show you how to dissolve a GbR. Dissolve GbR in three steps As a rule, the civil society ends ( GbR ) not with their resolution, as one might suspect. Rather, the termination of a GbR goes through different phases: resolution Liquidation and dispute Full completion Phase 1: dissolve GBR First of all, a reason for the dissolution of the GbR must be given. In the process, the GbR is transformed…