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.
Newsletter
We are pleased to announce that the new newsletter from Perspektive neuStart e.V. for inclusive entrepreneurship is now available! In the newsletter you will find exciting news, important updates and interesting insights about inclusive entrepreneurship in and for Germany.
The path to self-employment is as individual as each individual person. Unfortunately, as is usually the case in life, there is no magic formula! But you can learn from other entrepreneurs and be inspired by their backgrounds. That's why we've put together some stories from entrepreneurs here. They all contain experiences and insights that may also play a role in your path.
With Perspektive neuStart e.V., we have found a partner that has set itself the goal of becoming the voice for inclusive entrepreneurship in Germany. Perspektive neuStart e.V. is committed to ensuring that all people, regardless of their individual starting situation, have the same opportunities and chances to realise their dream of self-employment and supports underrepresented groups to start and successfully run a business. This is precisely why Wir gründen in Deutschland and Perspektive neuStart e.V. are a perfect match.