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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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Freelancers
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Photographers
Expats
Self-employed
Lawyers
Copywriters
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Consultants
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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.
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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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Inclusive for all backgrounds and diverse professions.
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