> all when the company is essentially dead and doesn’t have any extra 2500€ per year left for filing
That’s bankruptcy.
> Could all be done with a small number of forms and online or for a small fee in many other countries.
> What’s the benefit of doing all that?
Frankly, I have no idea. Maybe they do want to make sure that the process stays legitimate. I believe you can do all of this without having to show up in the country by giving a lawyer a power of attorney. But you better have the money to close all financial matters.
When I was shutting down the Ltd, I did it via my tax accountant. And yes, I did tax filings for the last year too. The only difference was that there was no grace period for liquidation.
That’s bankruptcy.
> Could all be done with a small number of forms and online or for a small fee in many other countries.
> What’s the benefit of doing all that?
Frankly, I have no idea. Maybe they do want to make sure that the process stays legitimate. I believe you can do all of this without having to show up in the country by giving a lawyer a power of attorney. But you better have the money to close all financial matters.
When I was shutting down the Ltd, I did it via my tax accountant. And yes, I did tax filings for the last year too. The only difference was that there was no grace period for liquidation.