Business & Self-employment
Start, register, test and grow a business in Germany.
Business & Self-employment
Start, register, test and grow a business in Germany.
Section tools
You're in Start a Business. Use this to move from an idea to a legally registered business in Germany. Start with Rechtsform Finder if you're unsure whether Gewerbe, Freiberufler, UG or GmbH fits.
What this does: Checks company-name and domain availability in one step.
When to use it: When you have a name idea and want to claim it.
What you need: One or more candidate names.
What to do next: Secure the free domain; verify trademark separately before printing anything.