I live in Deutschland in Niedersachsen. I want to open a business - "Imbisswagen" with Langos and Baumstriezel ("ungarische Spezialitäten"). As my town is a touristic place, I am very sure this business will work very good. What are the first steps? Where must I go for the papers and then other steps?
Depending on your nationality, you might need a residence permit in order to set up a business in Germany (“Aufenthaltserlaubnis zur Ausübung einer selbständigen Tätigkeit”):
www.make-it-in-germany.com
As a citizen of an EU-country, the freedom of establishment applies for you. That means that you do not require a visa or residence permit to set up a business here.
Step by step information regarding setting up a business in Germany is available on the website "Make it in Germany": www.make-it-in-germany.com
Source: Justina Alichniewicz
Projekt „Make it in Germany“
Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln e.V.
April 2016
