Germany Guide: Business

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  Setting up a business

  learn about setting up a business in Germany

  Setting up a business can be quite a complicated task. Individuals must be familiar with Germany’s five form companies, as well as legal requirements, the registration process and how much tax they need to pay.

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  German business etiquette

  what you should know about the German business culture

  Germans are known as the masters of planning. Their serious outlook on business makes them a proud, strong, individualistic nation and their business etiquette must be followed and respected.

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  Self-employment in Germany

  do’s and don’ts of self-employment

  The first thing you have to do if you are moving to Germany with the intention of being self-employed is to apply for a residence permit. The permit will only be valid for a certain period of time with an option of renewal.

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  German business taxes

  how much tax you have to pay as an employer

  Germany is the 8th safest tax country in the world. There are many direct and indirect taxes in Germany and an individual wishing to start up their own business must be familiar with the most significant ones.

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  Taxes for the self-employed

  how much do you have to pay as a self-employed individual?

  If you have lived in Germany for more than 6 months in a 2 year period you are required to pay tax on your worldwide income and German property. Individuals living in Germany for less than 6 months are not considered as tax residents and are only obliged to pay tax on the income earned in the country. You should also check you never pay tax twice on the same income received from other EU countries.

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