Handelsregister: The fundamentals of the commercial register in Germany
Contents What is the Handelsregister? Who needs a Handelsregister entry? Voluntary Handelsregister registration What info needs to be entered? How do you make an entry? What changes need to be reported? What are the costs? What does an exert look like? How is an entry deleted? What if I enter false info? FAQ Want to …
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The business idea: The foundation of every venture
Contents How to find the right business idea The discovery phase Ask the right questions Evolve existing business models Tap into current trends Open a franchise Take over a business Discover business ideas at the DPMA Put your business idea to the test Critically question the idea Feedback einholen Financing Investors Crowdfunding Protect your business …
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Gewerbeerlaubnis: Do I need a licence for my business in Germany?
Contents What is a Gewerbeerlaubnis? Which businesses need a Gewerbeerlaubnis? Registration obligation Gewerbeerlaubnis criteria Want to know more? [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about setting up a business in Germany? Startup expert 10+ years experience Hi, I’m Andreas and I’ve been advising businesses in Germany for over …
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Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung für Einzelunternehmen: The ELSTER tax questionnaire guide for sole proprietorships
Contents Tax registration When is the best time? How to fill in the questionnaire: Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Sections 4-6 Section 7 Submitting the questionnaire [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about setting up a business in Germany? Startup expert 10+ years experience Hi, I’m Andreas …
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Taking your first steps as an entrepreneur in Germany: How to get off on the right foot
Contents What’s next after officially starting your business? Registrations, applications, insurance Steuernummer (tax number) / USt-ID (VAT ID No.) Betriebsnummer (company number) Membership in the IHK or HWK Take out insurance Impressum (legal imprint) Google Maps EORI-Nummer beantragen Business accounting Do the bookkeeping in-house or outsource it? Eröffnungsbilanz (opening balance sheet) Umsatzsteuer-Voranmeldung (advance return for …
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Getting ready to start a business in Germany: What do I need to think about?
Contents Preparing mentally Planning and analysis Takeover, franchise or starting from scratch Information and advice Permits and further training Business plan Starting capital More on getting started The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Business in Germany Chapter 1: Business visas, residence & work permits Chapter 2: Business legal forms in Germany Chapter 3: Preparing …
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