FAQ: Self-employment and business in Germany
60 FAQs about self-employment in Germany: Freiberufler or Gewerbe, registration, taxes and VAT, invoices and…
Legal expenses insurance for entrepreneurs in Germany
Protection that works for your business. Why do entrepreneurs need legal protection? Running a business is not only about opportunities,…
How to file a tax return in Germany yourself
Doing your tax return (Steuererklärung) in Germany seems like a complex task, especially if you are self-employed or have multiple sources of income….
Beauty business insurance
Everybody knows that car insurance is essential for a car, and travel insurance for trips. We regularly pay into our pension scheme and...
Business insurance guide for Germany
Doing business in Germany involves a number of obligations and risks, particularly when it comes to insurance. It is important for entrepreneurs to understand...
Commercial legal expenses insurance
Company legal expenses insurance, or corporate legal protection, is an important part of running a successful business in Germany. It protects companies from legal...
Freelancer's Handbook in Germany
Contents Preliminary information. Last updated: 02.05.2026. Internal links, external sources and key tax figures for 2026 have been checked:…
Accounting programmes and applications and…
In Germany, both for businesses and private individuals, proper bookkeeping and compliance with tax obligations play...
The procedure for company and self-employed/freelancer registration.
Procedure for registering a company and a self-employed person with the tax office (Finanzamt) in Germany Registration of a company (Gewerbe) or a self-employed person (Selbstständige) in…
How to become a Selbstständige (self-employed). Important steps.
Starting your own business in Germany is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Being your own boss, bringing to life…
Compulsory pension contributions for the self-employed
Answering a frequent question — mandatory pension contributions for the self-employed. The self-employed include Selbstständige and Freiberufler. The government is...
