Make it in Germany – startup

There are a few general legal conditions for starting a business in Germany. You have to be of legal age – i.e. at least 18 years old. Another requirement: You must not have been banned from doing the job you want to do for yourself. Courts can issue such a professional ban after serious criminal offenses.

Before starting the company, you must register your planned activity. You do this at the trade or tax office – depending on whether you are going to work commercially or as a freelancer. For some professions, you have to prove that you have no criminal record. EU citizens who live in Germany can usually apply for a “European Certificate of Good Conduct” at the registration office in their place of residence. If you come from another country, you must obtain comparable proof from the competent authorities there.

Make it in Germany offers detailed information on the following topics on the subject of business start-ups.

• founder for a business start-up in Germany
• professional requirements
• start-up advice
• types of foundation
• business plan
• financing & funding
• company start

Source: https://www.make-it-in-germany.com/de/jobs/existenzgruendung/gruende/