Vivid Editorial Team

The Vivid editorial team writes about company formation, finance and self-employment, with practical guides on business accounts, taxes and funding for founders and the self-employed.

How to start a company in Germany
Company formation

How to Start a Company in Germany: A Step-by-Step Guide

How do you start a company in Germany? A step-by-step guide to company formation, with requirements, costs, a checklist and tips for your own business.

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Finom vs Fyrst: business account comparison
Comparisons

Finom vs Fyrst: Business Account Comparison 2026

Finom vs. Fyrst 2026: compare fees, features and business accounts for freelancers, the self-employed and companies.

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N26 vs. Holvi: business account comparison
Comparisons

N26 vs. Holvi: The Ultimate Comparison 2026

N26 vs. Holvi: compare fees, features and business accounts for freelancers, the self-employed and companies. Find the account that fits your business.

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Finom vs. Qonto: business account comparison
Comparisons

Finom vs. Qonto: which business account is the better choice in 2026?

Finom or Qonto? Our 2026 B2B comparison shows the differences in fees, DATEV integration, accounting and cashback. Find the right business account for you.

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Bunq vs. Revolut: business account comparison
Comparisons

Bunq vs. Revolut: The Ultimate Comparison 2026

Bunq Business vs Revolut: comparing costs, IBAN, currencies and accounting. Find out which business account suits your business better.

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Revolut vs. N26: business account comparison
Comparisons

Revolut vs. N26: The Ultimate Comparison 2026

Revolut or N26? Our big 2026 comparison covers all the differences in fees, cards, foreign payments and features. Plus: which alternative is worth it for business.

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Commercial register entry: costs, obligation and process
Company formation

Commercial register entry: costs, obligation and process

The German commercial register (Handelsregister) explained: who has to register, how the process works and what it costs. All the key facts in one place.

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How to write a business plan
Company formation

How to write a business plan: the ultimate guide for founders in Germany

Want to write a business plan? From market analysis to the financial plan – our guide shows you step by step how to win banks over. Templates included!

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When do you have to register a business in Germany?
Company formation

When do you have to register a business in Germany?

When do you have to register a business (Gewerbe) in Germany? Find out when an activity counts as a trade, who has to register and which deadlines, costs and exemptions apply.

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