Sole proprietorship, GmbH or AG?Which business structure suits your idea?
Answer 10 questions on liability, profit, capital and your plans. The result shows whether a sole proprietorship, a GmbH (limited liability company) or an AG (company limited by shares) suits you better, and what that means for your finances and pension provision. No sign-up.
Three forms compared
The test weighs your answers for each of the three forms.
What the choice of legal form decides
Liability
Who is liable with which assets if a contract goes wrong or invoices remain unpaid?
Tax and pensions
Salary, dividends, AHV and the pension fund depend directly on the form you choose.
Effort
Formation, minimum capital and bookkeeping differ considerably between the forms.
How the test works
The test puts your situation into context and explains the result.
10 targeted questions
On liability, profit, capital, co-founders and your plans for the business.
Assessment
Each answer counts for or against a sole proprietorship, GmbH and AG. If you found with others, the sole proprietorship drops out.
Result
You see the suitable form with reasons, key facts and what it means for your finances and pension provision.
What you get:
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About 5 minutes, no sign-up.
Developed by innoVorsorge AG, independent advice for founders and the self-employed