English Version

Here you will find a variety of questions asked by English-speaking company founders. The requests have been answered by the experts of the "BMWi-Expertenforum".

Iranian Cabinet Maker: Working in Germany?

I am writing you, regarding to work as a skilled worker in Germany. I have a cabinet maker class 2 certificate from Iran almost since 5 years...

Opening a Restaurant in Germany?

I live with my family in Germany and my husband has a blue card visa. I have a Aufenthaltstitel valid until January 2023....

Import of Sales Devices from China?

I would like to import point of sales devices from China and I would like to know about the steps to establish a self-employed company...

Selling Spices from Third Countries: Legal Requirements?

I am going to import and sell food ingredients (spices) from third countries through a B2B business model. ...

Non-EU-Student: Starting a Business in Germany?

I am a student at a German University and I come from a non-EU country....

Non-EU Resident: Obtaining a Self-Employment Visa

I am doing some research about requirements for obtaining a self-employment visa as a third country national (Non-EU resident)....

“Ernährungsberatung”: What Type of Business?

I am an EU citizen and going to move to Germany as a permanent resident. I would like to offer (online) services as “Ernährungsberaterin" to customers in Germany...

Starting an Online Language School?

I am thinking of starting a paid online language school (to teach English and probably German) soon....

Starting a Business in Germany?

I am a hobby-candle maker und also engineer living in Germany. As my candles are incredibly popular among my colleagues and friends I gifted with them,...

Entrepreneur from Pakistan: Applying for a Business Visa?

I am from Pakistan. I am currently doing my own business of import/export all over Europe from Pakistan....