Programs and applications for accounting and filing tax returns
In Germany, for both businesses and individuals, proper bookkeeping and tax compliance play a key role in financial planning. The complexities of tax laws can be a challenge for both entrepreneurs and ordinary citizens. The rapid development of technology provides access to programs that greatly facilitate accounting processes and simplify tax accounting. In this […]
Procedure for registering a company and self-employed/freelancer.
Procedure for registering a company and self-employed person with the tax office (Finanzamt) in Germany Registration of a company (Gewerbe) or self-employed person (Selbstständige) in Germany is an important step for entrepreneurs (Gewerbebetrieb) and freelancers (Freiberufler) who want to officially start their activities on the German market. 1. Choosing a legal form of a company Before proceeding with registration, entrepreneurs must decide whether they will register a company […]
How to become Selbstständige. Important steps.
Opening your own business in Germany is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. Being your own boss, bringing ideas to life and working independently - there are many reasons why people choose to be self-employed. Every year more and more entrepreneurs take this step. We will tell you about the important steps of every entrepreneur in Germany. […]
Mandatory pension contributions for the self-employed
We answer a frequently asked question – mandatory pension contributions for the self-employed. The self-employed include selbständiger and Freiberufler. Since 2019, the government has been discussing the topic of making pension contributions mandatory for the self-employed. Currently, for most entrepreneurs, contributions are voluntary. There are professions for which deductions have always been mandatory, but we are sure these lucky ones already know about it. […]
