Comment by gyomu
2 days ago
My personal bias is that anytime I see on a software company's website footer that they're a GmbH, I know it will be selling high quality, durable, reliable software ;)
Congrats on your continued success!
2 days ago
My personal bias is that anytime I see on a software company's website footer that they're a GmbH, I know it will be selling high quality, durable, reliable software ;)
Congrats on your continued success!
Thanks! That’s funny, because while it’s technically a GmbH, it’s really just me — a one-person company.
I originally set it up mainly for risk separation. Before the apps, I was developing backup software, and having a legal structure felt like the responsible thing to do. It also looked more professional at the time. Whether I’d do it again today, I’m honestly not sure.
That said, keeping personal and business finances clearly separated has definitely been a good decision in the long run.
Smart move. Germany has the highest rate of lawsuits per capita. You need to be able to cover yourself.
"Whether I’d do it again today, I’m honestly not sure."
What are the main downsides you encountered? Apart from the initial investment I can imagine the administrative overhead, but I'd love to hear your insights.
Germany is not what it used to be. And Software companies from Germany are not what they used to be
which Rechtsform would you expect instead then for "high quality, durable, reliable software"? :-D