Applying for a Betriebsnummer
A Betriebsnummer (employer business number) is essential for identifying an Arbeitgeber (employer) for Sozialversicherung (social insurance purposes). It consists of an eight-digit number and must be applied for by all businesses that employ staff.
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Contact address
Betriebsnummer-Service der Bundesagentur für Arbeit
(Buiness number service of the federal employment agency)
Eschberger Weg 68
66121 Saarbrücken
Tel: 0800 4 5555-20
Fax: 0681 988429-1300
Email: betriebsnummernservice@arbeitsagentur.de
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The 10 stages of your start-up:
1. Develop a business idea
2. Consultation and preparation
3. Select the right legal form
4. Name check by IHK
5. Notarisation
6. Opening the business account
7. Entry into the commercial register
8. Trade registration
9. Register with the tax office
10. Start doing business
