Antwort
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”). If you are not yet living in Germany, you need to apply for a visa for the purpose of self-employed occupation at the competent German Mission in your home Country. General information on visa process is available on “Make it in Germany”.
The German mission abroad will send your visa application to the foreigner authority (“Ausländerbehörde”) at your future place of residence in Germany. This process normally takes two to four months. Please note that there are several criteria which need to be fulfilled in order to obtain the residence permit for the purpose of self-employment - in your case to be able to work as a freelancer (“Freiberufler”) in Germany. Being a self-employed entrepreneur (“Gewerbe”) or a freelancer (“Freiberufler”) 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: http://www.make-it-in-germany.com/en/for-qualified-professionals/working/setting-up-a-business-in-germany/ways-of-setting-up-your-business
Self-employment calls for thorough preparation. Take advantage of the services offered by your local chambers of trade and industry (IHK) in Germany. They provide a comprehensive range of services ranging from personal advice for your specific case to drawing up business and financial plans. For more information on advisory services for entrepreneurs please visit the Website "Make it in Germany".
As already have a business in your country of residence and you want to establish a business in Germany we recommend you to get in touch with Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI).
GTAI is the foreign trade and inward investment agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. The experts of GTAI will be looking forward to supporting your company’s efforts to expand to Germany. For individual advice please fill out the contact form.
Step by step information regarding setting up a business in Germany is also available on the website "Make it in Germany".
Source: Justina Alichniewicz
Projekt „Make it in Germany“
Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln e.V.
Oktober 2016
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