Types of Traders — definition?
Categories of merchants based on activity, registration, or legal form.
Istkaufmann — definition?
Operates a trade requiring organized business.
Bookkeeping obligation — exemption?
Exempt if turnover <600,000 EUR and profit <60,000 EUR for 2 years.
Kannkaufmann — status?
Small trader, optional registration.
Formkaufmann — source?
Legal form, e.g., GmbH.
Bookkeeping obligation — law?
Required under HGB §238 Abs. 1.
Small trader exemption — criteria?
Turnover <600,000€, profit <60,000€.
Account structures — purpose?
Organize financial information clearly.
Double entry system — function?
Ensures balanced financial records.
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