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.

Insurance for the self-employed: overview, mandatory cover and costs in 2026
Freelancing & self-employment

Insurance 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
Freelancing & self-employment

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.

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Registering a side business (Nebengewerbe) in Germany
Company formation

How to register a side business (Nebengewerbe) in Germany

Want to register a side business (Nebengewerbe) in Germany? Our guide covers the costs, taxes, the registration with the trade and tax office, and tips for your business account.

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Register a small business online in Germany – form on a laptop
Company formation

Registering a Small Business in Germany: Step-by-Step Guide

How do you register a small business (Kleingewerbe) in Germany? A step-by-step guide to trade registration with costs, requirements, the small-business VAT rule and a checklist.

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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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Qonto vs. Fyrst: business account comparison
Comparisons

Fyrst vs. Qonto: The Ultimate Comparison 2026

Qonto 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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