What are the responsibilities and job description for the Company Formation Specialist - Freelance Opportunity position at Flatfee Corp?
Flatfeecorp.com is looking to add a team of Company formation specialists.
Benefits
- We bring clients, contractors and administrative systems to you remotely so that you are able to scale quickly and easily as a professional.
- We provide all the support you need to make your practice and specialty easily available to global clients, no matter what language they speak.
- Exclusively remote work
- Eliminate time consuming efforts on marketing, RFP, interviews
- Flatfee handles questionnaires, billing, payments, reminders, templates
- Secure document storage, transfer, and email communications
- Immediate global coverage for your clients
- Referral credits for your clients’ global needs. Immediate integration into our global network and referral system
Who We Want
- Solo practitioners and small practices who wish to use their professional expertise for additional income
We are looking for people with over 5 years of experience in any corporate service area in any country. We will not ask you to promote or pitch your service to clients like other platforms do. We will work with you to put together a service package exclusive to you, and organize the service process so that you can rely on member freelancers and our systems to market the service as ours and pay you for managing the service based on the total sales generated.
Qualifications·
Professionals experienced in the company formation process in Germany, including registering various types of entities such as GmbH (Limited Liability Company), AG (Stock Corporation), and other business structures.
Deep knowledge of German business laws, commercial codes, and tax regulations.
Familiarity with German trade registration (Handelsregister), local municipal requirements, and the tax registration process with the German tax office (Finanzamt).
Proficiency in navigating the online portals for company registration and tax identification number applications in Germany.
Experience working with both national and international clients, including foreign investors looking to establish businesses in Germany.
Strong understanding of legal documentation required for company formation, such as articles of association, notarized contracts, and shareholder agreements.
Fluency in German (or a high proficiency), as well as strong English communication skills, to interact with clients and German authorities.
Skills:
• Dynamic with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to learn new technology and platforms
Duties of This Role
- Guide clients through the entire process of establishing a company in Germany, from initial consultation to registration.
Advise clients on the best legal structure for their business, including considerations for taxation, liability, and capital requirements.
Prepare, review, and submit required documentation for company registration, such as articles of association, shareholder agreements, and identification documents.
Coordinate with notaries to notarize key documents required for registration, particularly for GmbH and AG entities.
Submit the company’s registration to the Handelsregister (German Trade Register) and handle all necessary follow-up actions.
Assist clients in obtaining the German tax identification number (Steuernummer) and register the company with the appropriate tax office (Finanzamt).
Help clients navigate post-registration processes, including registering for VAT (USt-IdNr), obtaining necessary permits and licenses, and complying with German tax reporting requirements.
Stay up-to-date on changes to German corporate law and tax regulations to ensure clients remain compliant.
Provide support with ongoing legal and regulatory requirements post-incorporation, such as annual filings and corporate governance obligations.
Time Commitment
This is a contract opportunity to earn additional income. Hours available are based on number of client orders and projects.
Who We Are
We have developed a system to facilitate marketing, process management, recruiting, training, and knowledge sharing as well as customer relationships with various local market places hosting small and mid-sized companies. We support business owners seeking to expand internationally with budget certainty and quality assurance.
How We're Different
- We exclusively assist foreign companies
- No direct competition with your current domestic client
- Offers predictable assignment at set rates
- You work in teams with colleagues who offer training, support and quality control, as needed