Self-employed in Germany
As an entrepreneur, you have come to the right place with us!
On this page, we provide information to everyone - from both EU and non-EU countries - who wants to become self-employed in Germany or are already self-employed, regardless of whether you still live abroad and need a visa or whether you are already studying or working in Germany. We inform and advise you on which steps to take, from the first idea to starting your company, as well as how to then consolidate your company. We give you practical tips on getting your visa and the right residence title or permit, including obtaining all the necessary information about the conditions and requirements for starting a business and being self-employed in Germany.

Glossary
If you want to become self-employed in Germany, you should know and be able to contextualise the most important terms relating to the subject of “self-employment” and “starting up”. In our glossary, we have tried to put together the essentials for you in a brief and concise form - and in several languages.

Glossary of professions
Select your profession and determine which qualifications and requirements are mandatory before registering for your self-employment. You will also learn which professional group your profession belongs to and whether your self-employment is classified as a trade or a freelance profession.