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Self-employment in Germany with confidence

Self-employment in Germany with confidence

Self-employment in Germany with confidence

Discover the path to successful self-employment and master the nuances of tax reporting.

Discover the path to successful self-employment and master the nuances of tax reporting.

Discover the path to successful self-employment and master the nuances of tax reporting.

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Free self-employment 101 course

Master the essentials of German self-employment

Master the essentials of German self-employment

Master the essentials of German self-employment

Lesson 1: Types of self-employment

Learn the difference between Freiberufler:innen, Gewerbetreibende:r, and Kleinunternehmen.

Lesson 2: Registration with Finanzamt

Fill out Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung with ease.

Lesson 3: How to request payments from clients

Create the first invoice, deal with VAT, ensure compliance, and understand when to follow up.

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Learn how to start self-employment with a free ebook

Learn how to start self-employment with a free ebook

Learn how to start self-employment with a free ebook

Get expert tips and a simplified roadmap for expat entrepreneurs in this quick guide.

Get expert tips and a simplified roadmap for expat entrepreneurs in this quick guide.

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What's inside

What's inside

What's inside

Types of self-employment

Freiberufler, Gewerbetreibender, Kleinunternehmen.

Types of self-employment

Freiberufler, Gewerbetreibender, Kleinunternehmen.

Types of self-employment

Freiberufler, Gewerbetreibender, Kleinunternehmen.

How to register

Notify Finanzant about the start of your freelance.

How to register

Notify Finanzant about the start of your freelance.

How to register

Notify Finanzant about the start of your freelance.

Getting paid

Learn how to invoice your first customer.

Getting paid

Learn how to invoice your first customer.

Getting paid

Learn how to invoice your first customer.

Accounting 101

How to do and what can you deduct from taxes.

Accounting 101

How to do and what can you deduct from taxes.

Accounting 101

How to do and what can you deduct from taxes.

Taxes

What to expect and when to file.

Taxes

What to expect and when to file.

Taxes

What to expect and when to file.

Deductibles table

Most common tax deductibles.

Deductibles table

Most common tax deductibles.

Deductibles table

Most common tax deductibles.

Invoice template

What to include on an invoice.

Invoice template

What to include on an invoice.

Invoice template

What to include on an invoice.

Tax calendar

Tax deadlines in 2024 and 2025.

Tax calendar

Tax deadlines in 2024 and 2025.

Tax calendar

Tax deadlines in 2024 and 2025.

Learn more about taxes and finance in our blog.

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Discussions around tax deductibles and growth hacks.

Discussions around tax deductibles and growth hacks.

Discussions around tax deductibles and growth hacks.

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Inclusive for all backgrounds and diverse professions.

Inclusive for all backgrounds and diverse professions.

Inclusive for all backgrounds and diverse professions.

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