Antwort
Thank you for your inquiry and your interest in setting up a business in Germany.
In order to set up a business in Germany, you will need a residence permit for the purpose of self-employment (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Ausübung einer selbständigen Tätigkeit).
Please note that there a several criteria which need to be fulfilled in order to obtain the residence permit for the purpose of self-employment. This depends on whether you work as a freelancer (Freiberufler) or set up a business as a self-employed entrepreneur (Gewerbe). Being self-employed or a freelancer makes a difference with regard to certain formalities and also has an impact in your company’s legal structure. Here you will find out more about the two different ways of setting up a business.
You normally have to pay a fee when you apply for a visa / a residence permit. The fee amount depends on your location, the duration and the purpose of your stay. A residence permit will cost you a maximum of 140 Euros; as a rule, the fee for visas is 60 Euros. Please ask your competent foreigner authority or mission about the fees you need to expect.
More Information regarding setting up a business in Germany please visit the Website "Make it in Germany": www.make-it-in-germany.com.
For further information on visa issues and for personal advice regarding your second question please contact the hotline “Working and Living in Germany” under the telephone number +49 30 1815 – 1111 or enter the chat of the Migration Support Centre (VWC) of the Federal Employment Agency of Germany.
Source: Sarah Berger
Projekt „Make it in Germany“
Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln e.V.
Mai 2016
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