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Setting up a business and self-employment

Germany needs people with creative ideas who can develop new products, processes and services. A large problem for anyone setting up a business is the financial risk. Good preparation and adequate financial protection are required. Conduct thorough research into the rules on setting up a business and take advice so that your business will be successful in the long term.

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The Residence Act and the Freedom of Movement Act/EU specify who, as a foreign national, may take up self-employment. If you are from a country outside the EU in particular, you should make detailed enquiries about the laws that apply to you.

Support for entrepreneurs

If you would like to set up a business, you can apply for funding, e.g. from the Federal government or from the governments of the individual Federal Länder.

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The Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology’s website http://www.existenzgruender.de will give you specific information for the business that you are planning to set up.

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You can find out further information about local services in your area from:

  • the Migration Advisory Service for Adult Immigrants and the Youth Advisory Service
  • the employment agency
  • chambers of industry and commerce
  • chambers of trade
Date 11.01.2011

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