Founding a company in Germany: €9600, 152 days and I still can't send an invoice
An entrepreneur details the bureaucratic hurdles and high costs of starting a company in Germany, noting that after five months and nearly €10,000 in fees, they are still unable to issue invoices. The account highlights systemic inefficiencies in the German business registration process.
Why it matters
The story illustrates the friction in European business environments, which can stifle innovation and discourage small business formation.
I started founding my second company in Germany in late January. It is now late June.
The narrative focuses on the failures of state bureaucracy and the burden of regulation on private enterprise.
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