Freelancing & self-employment
Practical advice for freelancers and the self-employed — getting started, registering and growing.
Becoming a Kleinunternehmer in Germany: The Complete 2026 Guide
Kleinunternehmer (small business owner): definition, requirements and key points for founders and the self-employed in Germany.
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Freelancer vs self-employed in Germany
Working freelance in Germany: learn how registration, taxes and VAT work and what separates freelancers (Freiberufler) from other self-employed workers.
ReadBecoming self-employed: the ultimate guide with 50+ business ideas for 2026
Want to become self-employed? Discover over 50 concrete business ideas for 2026 – from online business without capital to a small trade. Plus tips for your start!
ReadInsurance for the Self-Employed: The Complete 2026 Guide
Which insurance is mandatory for the self-employed in 2026? Everything on costs, taxes, health cover and legal expenses insurance for the self-employed.
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Becoming self-employed: planning tips – 2026 guide
Want to become self-employed? From the first idea to registration, our checklist walks you step by step through planning your business. Get started today.
ReadBecoming self-employed without capital
Find out how to become self-employed without any capital: we walk you through financing options, funding, loans, bootstrapping and franchise models starting from €0.
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Registering as a freelancer in Germany: a practical guide
Thinking about freelancing in Germany? Discover how to register as “selbstständig”, what requirements you must meet, which taxes apply, and what to watch out for in 2026.
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