Business & Self-employment

Start, register, test and grow a business in Germany.

Business & Self-employment

Start, register, test and grow a business in Germany.

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Business at a glance
Setup paths4
Legal formsGmbH · UG · …
Tax checkpoints6+
Risk checks5
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You're in Freelance & Self-employment. Use this to work independently or earn side income. Start with Scheinselbstständigkeit Radar if you depend on one client.

What this does: Classifies a job as ready-now, short-credential or licence-locked.
When to use it: When deciding the fastest legal way into paid work.
What you need: A target job title.
What to do next: If licence-locked, plan the credential; else apply now.
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Start a business in Germany — founding guide