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Freelancer or Gewerbe (trade)? Solo self-employed, partnership or corporation? What is the difference and what suits me? We explain what you need to consider when choosing a legal form as a self-employed person and what you should know.

Here’s all you need to know about hiring people as a freelancer

Many self-employed people reach a point where they need support – and want to hire...

1st June 2022 - Read in 5 minutes

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Everything you need to know about false self-employment

One of the biggest dangers for freelancers in Germany is possibly being guilty of false...

23rd November 2021 - Read in 4 minutes

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Being self-employed: When should I start a GmbH?

If you plan on becoming self-employed, sooner or later you will need to choose the...

20th April 2021 - Read in 3 minutes

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How to avoid false self-employment (“Scheinselbstständigkeit”) in Germany

One of the things people may warn you about when you first start freelancing in...

17th March 2021 - Read in 5 minutes

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What type of self-employed am I?

Registering as self-employed in Germany: Freelancer or tradesperson (Freiberufler vs Gewerbetreibender)?

Here’s all you need to know about hiring people as a freelancer

Everything you need to know about false self-employment

Being self-employed: When should I start a GmbH?

How to avoid false self-employment (“Scheinselbstständigkeit”) in Germany