For other visa application (my wife to visit UK and Ireland for example) when we had no fixed plan I booked online with a rate that allowed cancellation with no fee. Get the visa and cancel the booking...
But it’s up to them...3 countries stamped where I asked, in South Africa he looked at me, said he could stamp where he wanted and went to my last blank page! 😡
Yes, the lawyer will create and register the company. They can also provide visa and work permit services. The accountant is required to do monthly tax and social security filings etc. I believe this may be something it’s possible to do by yourself but I’ve opted for the easier option
Prices look inline with what I paid a year or so ago. Yes, work permits and visa could be done yourself. I used agents and glad I did, small price (wish it were smaller though!) to pay for a simpler life