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The company-law route: hive-down under the Transformation Act or formation by contribution in kind

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Question 1 of 6

Question 1 of 6

What mainly distinguishes a hive-down under the Transformation Act from a formation by contribution in kind with individual transfers?

Question 2 of 6

Question 2 of 6

A trader is not entered in the commercial register. Which route into the GmbH is open to him without registering first?

Question 3 of 6

Question 3 of 6

A supplier does not agree to the new GmbH taking over a liability. What applies in a formation by contribution in kind?

Question 4 of 6

Question 4 of 6

What must the report additionally state under § 5(4) GmbHG when a business passes to the company?

Question 5 of 6

Question 5 of 6

Which moment counts when checking whether a contribution in kind reaches the nominal amount?

Question 6 of 6

Question 6 of 6

After the hive-down, the former sole trader becomes managing director of the GmbH. Does the time limit on his continuing liability still apply?

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