Applying for a Tax Number (Steuernummer) in Germany: The Complete Guide
Applying for a Steuernummer: how freelancers, traders and companies in Germany get a tax number and which steps matter.
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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.
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How to Set Up a GbR in Germany: The Complete 2026 Guide
Planning to set up a GbR? Learn everything about requirements, costs, taxes, registration and the advantages of the German civil law partnership.
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Freelancer vs trade business (Gewerbe)
Freelancer (Freiberufler) or trade business (Gewerbe)? Learn the key differences, tax duties and which status fits your self-employment in Germany.
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Taxes for the self-employed in Germany: what you need to know
Which taxes do the self-employed pay in Germany? An overview of income tax, VAT and trade tax, tax rates and worked examples for €30,000 and €50,000 profit.
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!
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Setting up a German stock corporation (AG)
Setting up an AG: requirements, starting capital, liability and the formation process of the stock corporation, plus its key advantages and tips for founders.
ReadTax tips for the self-employed in Germany 2026: the complete guide
How can you save taxes as a self-employed person in Germany? Discover the best tax tips for 2026, from business expenses to retirement provision, and lower your tax burden legally.
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