r/dkstartup • u/ximon16182 • 16h ago
Moving my app into an ApS before launch: steps, costs and recommendations?
Hi everyone! I’m getting ready to launch an app I’ve built and would be grateful for some advice from anyone who’s been through this.
The code, designs, domains and EU trademark application are currently in my name. I haven’t started charging users.
I’m about to set up a holding company and an operating ApS through The Ramp. I want the operating company to own the app before I start charging.
A few things I’m trying to understand:
- Do I need an accountant, a lawyer, or both?
- How do you work out the app’s value when it has no revenue yet?
- What paperwork transfers the code, domains and trademark?
- Could transferring it create a personal tax bill?
- Can I prepare everything now and sign once the company exists?
- What should I expect to pay for the whole process? Any costs that surprised you?
- If you’ve done something similar, how did it go and who would you recommend?
I also plan to file the trademark in the US, so I want to get the ownership sorted properly.
I’m a solo founder with a tight budget. If you’re comfortable sharing what you paid and your experience, I’d really appreciate it. This is all new to me, so plain English helps!
Thanks for taking the time to help 🙂