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Should a Turkish company open a branch or a GmbH in Germany?

Setting up a branch is quick, but the parent company's liability continues without limit; a GmbH provides a separate legal entity and limited liability. Tax, customer perception and tender…

Updated · July 20261 min readCategory · Focus Areas
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Setting up a branch is fast, but the parent company's liability continues without limit; a GmbH provides a separate legal entity and limited liability. Tax, customer perception and tender requirements also affect the choice. We evaluate the model comparatively according to your objectives.

Setting up a branch is quick, but the parent company’s liability continues without limit; a GmbH provides a separate legal entity and limited liability. Tax, customer perception and tender conditions also affect the choice. We assess the model comparatively according to your objectives.

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