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Visas for starting a business in Germany: A guide in plain English

Contents Two types of business activities  What are the visa requirements? Visas for Freiberufler Visas for Gewerbetreibender You’ve got a visa, now what?    [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 …

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Niederlassungserlaubnis: How to apply for a German Settlement Permit

Contents Requirements settlement permit application  Exceptions, special regulations & amendments What if I’m setting up a company remotely? How to apply for a settlement permit in Germany Settlement permit vs. other residence titles   [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Got questions about setting up a business in Germany? Startup expert …

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Transparenzregister: What is the Transparency Register?

Contents What is the Transparenzregister? Who has to register? What type of businesses must report to it? How do I register? Transitional periods for registration Discrepancy reports for false and missing data Fines for false and missing information Inspecting the register Registry costs Who can apply for a fee exemption? Want to know more?    …

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Digital business accounts: A comparison of online banks in Germany

Contents Quiz: Is a digital bank right for me? Our recommendations Open a business account online: Digital Banks A-Z bunq Finom Fyrst Holvi Kontist N26 PayCenter Qonto revolut What do I need from an online business account? How do I choose the right account? Do I even need a business account? Want to know more?  …

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Gewerbeanmeldung: How to fill out the trade registration form

Contents Introduction What is in the Gewerbeanmeldung form? How to fill in the Gewerbeanmeldung form Re-registering or deregistering a trade   [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 …

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