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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
Business at a glance
Setup paths4
Legal formsGmbH · UG · …
Tax checkpoints6+
Risk checks5
Germany · founder tools

eCommerce & Trade

Use this to sell a physical product online, on Amazon or via import. Start with Trade Spy. Then: Then check customs, container packing and FX risk before ordering.

Marketplace / Amazon TradeImport/export & marketplace spyOpen tool Import / Customs CheckDuties & customs X-rayOpen tool Container OptimizerPack for maximum marginOpen tool FX Stress TestCurrency risk on your marginsOpen tool
Official German sourcesLast updated: Reviewed regularlyMethodology
Start a business in Germany — founding guide