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".

Syrian Nationality: Freelancer and Student in Germany?

I'm from Syria and I'm Engineer in ship building. I just came to Germany to continue my studies for PhD....

How to register an estonian company for VAT?

How to register an Estonian company for VAT?...

How to register an Estonian company for VAT?

I'm own an Estonian company and I want to have a warehouse in Germany and sell resp. send my products out of it. How can I get a VAT number?...

BlueCard-Holder: Starting a Side-Business?

I have completed a PhD (Dr.-Ing.) in Germany and I am now interested in using some of the skills I have developed to build a small side-business...

Registering as a Trader: Applying for a Residence Permit?

I need to register as a trader, because I will be earning an independent income. I see that I will need to register at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry...

Foreign citizenship: requirements to sell products as a designer?

What kind of business license is needed to sell goods with a Sato status?...

Third country national: Company formation with the EU blue card?

What visa status is needed to open a company in Germany as third country national?...

American Citizen: How to start a business in Germany?

I like to open a business in Germany. Can I submit this business plan or do I have to make one personally?...

EU-permanent resident: Founding a company on the side?

Can I start a business on the side along with my full-time job on this residency permit?...

Intellectual Property in Germany

I am Lebanese, living in Lebanon. My family and I want to move to Germany. I have a great idea for a start-up, ...