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Creating · The first meeting

Starting a joint business with a 50% / 50% share in the capital

Two people set up a company together with equal shares in the capital.

Mila and Ivo have known each other for years. They are setting up a company that services office equipment. Mila will provide 60,000 euro and keep her job. Ivo will leave his to work with the clients.

Mila: „We want to be partners with a 50% / 50% share in the capital.“

Ivo: „And not to make it more complicated than it needs to be. We know each other.“

They have invited you for coffee to hear what you think. What will you ask them first?

Nothing is graded. Each question reveals a different side of the situation.

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