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Company formation abroad: Whether you're looking to establish a business abroad, relocate your residence, or create an international structure, the law firm Consilium confidentially assesses which target country and legal form best suit your project—with genuine substance rather than mere letterboxing and with an honest evaluation of feasibility.


Die bessere Frage lautet nicht „Wo gründe ich am schnellsten?", sondern ob Ihre Struktur im In- und Ausland anerkannt wird und dauerhaft trägt. Mit unserem eigenen Büro in Dublin sind wir vor Ort — mit festen Ansprechpartnern, die Sie durch jeden Schritt begleiten. Deshalb zählt bei uns nicht die lauteste Werbeaussage, sondern eine nüchterne Prüfung, saubere Dokumentation und diskrete Begleitung. So bleibt jede Firmengründung im Ausland rechtssicher und nachvollziehbar.
Eine tragfähige Auslandsstruktur braucht echte Präsenz vor Ort. David Grunewald ist direkt in Dublin erreichbar und koordiniert Irland-Fälle vor Ort — kein Briefkasten, keine Ferndiagnose.
You don't have to wait weeks for an initial response. The Consilium law firm responds within 24 hours — free of charge, discreetly, and without obligation.
Eine Auslandsgründung wird bei uns nicht nach Werbeversprechen empfohlen, sondern nach Ihrer tatsächlichen Ausgangslage — Wohnsitz, Vorgeschichte und Umsetzbarkeit werden zuerst geprüft. Diese Prüfung ist die Basis für jede erfolgreiche Firmengründung im Ausland.
Some providers advertise with labels as a unique selling point. However, what is crucial for later recognition is something else: genuine economic substance and clear, verifiable documentation in each individual case.
We first check whether your project is viable, and then determine the legal form, residence and tax issues — transparently and without false promises.
Which legal form is suitable for the activity, liability and target market — and what is realistically feasible?
No structure can survive without genuine purpose and substance. We clarify what is truly necessary.
The crucial point is that the structure is recognized both domestically and internationally — not just functioning on paper.
No country is universally "the best." What's suitable depends on the type of work, the available resources, where you live, and the target market. This is a guide to which regions are typically considered for which purposes.
For genuine business activity in the EU single market with a local presence. Direct access via our Dublin office — no remote office.
Popular for relocation purposes — but only effective with actual presence and substance on site, not as a purely theoretical solution.
For internationally oriented projects within the EU, provided that the substance, administration and documentation are satisfactory.
This is interesting for accessing the US market and for online business models. The tax treatment in Germany needs to be carefully examined.
Established, English-language legal entity (Ltd.) with access to the UK market. Since Brexit, it is outside the EU — the tax treatment in Germany and its substance must be carefully examined.
This can be an option if there is a genuine relocation of one's center of life. The specific requirements and consequences must be carefully examined on a case-by-case basis.
For shareholders with multiple holdings or assets. Whether and where a holding company makes sense depends on its structure, registered office, and tax recognition—not on advertising promises.
Not every project requires going abroad. For many activities, a GmbH or UG in Germany is the simpler, cheaper, and more legally secure solution—honestly examined rather than hastily dismissed.
The most common mistake is choosing a country based on advertising claims. We first check whether your project is even compatible with an international structure.
When establishing a company abroad, the goal is not a sales analysis, but a reliable basis for decision-making.
Please describe your project, occupation, place of residence, and goals. We will respond within 24 hours.
We examine which countries and structures are realistic — and where substance or evidence is lacking.
You will receive clear guidance and, where appropriate, coordination with tax advisors in the target country.
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Website mit Sichtwerk Digital → sichtwerk-digital.com — Ihre Website-Agentur für DACH & EUAre you planning to start a company abroad? Briefly describe your business activity, target country, residency situation, and objectives. You will receive an initial assessment within 24 hours.
For a sound company formation abroad, the following applies: The clearer the key data, the better the countries, structures and risks can be assessed.

No. Without a genuine relocation of residence, management, and assets, taxation generally remains unchanged. The decisive factor is the actual center of one's life, not the place of registration.
Substance means genuine on-site business activity: office, staff, management, and actual operations. A mere mailbox address will likely not be recognized and could jeopardize the entire structure.
No. A sham residence is not valid and is risky. Anyone wishing to take advantage of a country's tax benefits must actually relocate their primary residence there—with all the consequences that entails.
When emigrating, issues such as exit taxation, registration requirements, and continued ties to Germany may be relevant. These points should be examined before making any decision.
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. The right country is the one that suits your work, your place of residence, your assets, and your target market — that's why the first step is always to assess the situation, not to choose a country.
We organize and coordinate. For the concrete tax implementation, we collaborate with tax advisors in the target country where appropriate – to ensure the structure is practically effective.
No. Reputable advice does not promise a guaranteed result. The goal is a realistic assessment of opportunities, risks, prerequisites, and next steps.
It's advisable to conduct a review before you start a business, sign contracts, or relocate. The sooner the situation is structured, the sooner you can avoid missteps and unnecessary costs.
Whether it's setting up a business abroad, relocating your residence, or creating an international structure: It all starts with a clear, discreet, and realistic assessment — free of charge and without obligation.
Briefly describe your job, target region, and residence situation. You will receive a transparent assessment – discreetly, without obligation, and without false promises.
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