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.

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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Qonto vs. Holvi: business account comparison
Comparisons

Qonto vs. Holvi: The Ultimate Comparison 2026

Qonto vs. Holvi 2026: comparing fees, features, accounting, cards and business accounts for freelancers and companies.

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Revolut vs. Qonto: business account comparison
Comparisons

Qonto vs. Revolut: The Ultimate Comparison 2026

Revolut Business vs Qonto: comparing features, costs and services. 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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Becoming self-employed without capital
Freelancing & self-employment

Becoming 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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Guía para darte de alta como autónomo
Freelancing & self-employment

How to register as a freelancer in Spain: step-by-step guide

Learn how to register as a freelancer (autónomo) in Spain without hassle. Follow our step-by-step guide and start your journey toward self-employment.

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