Work B2

Registering a business: Complete process

Specify your business model and activity precisely Check whether special permissions are required Register your business with the relevant authority Complete tax registration Define the invoicing and accounting process in a binding manner Separate business communication channels (private/business) Standardize contract templates Establish monthly financial status (sales, costs, reserves). Calendar-based control of deadlines for advance registrations/declarations Archive evidence and notifications in an audit-proof manner

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What is that?

Anyone who starts a commercial activity must register it with the responsible authority. This is followed by subsequent tax and organizational steps in practice: bookkeeping, accounting, contract structure, insurance issues and official communication. The Anmeldung (official residence registration) is just the start. The setup will only be sustainably successful with clear processes for finances, deadlines and legally secure documents.

Where do I do that?

Responsible municipal body (trade office/public order office), then Finanzamt (tax authority) (tax issues) and, depending on the activity, chambers or other specialist departments.

Required documents

  • ID card/passport
  • Registration address
  • Job description
  • For activities requiring authorization: additional evidence
  • Bank details
  • Contact details for official inquiries

Typical costs

Municipal fees apply for the Anmeldung (official residence registration). In addition, there are ongoing costs for accounting, possibly consulting, software and insurance.

Note: Costs may vary by state or city.

Progress

  1. 1 Specify your business model and activity precisely
  2. 2 Check whether special permissions are required
  3. 3 Register your business with the relevant authority
  4. 4 Complete tax registration
  5. 5 Define the invoicing and accounting process in a binding manner
  6. 6 Separate business communication channels (private/business)
  7. 7 Standardize contract templates
  8. 8 Establish monthly financial status (sales, costs, reserves).
  9. 9 Calendar-based control of deadlines for advance registrations/declarations
  10. 10 Archive evidence and notifications in an audit-proof manner

Important German words & sentences

das Gewerbe - auf Dauer angelegte wirtschaftliche Tätigkeit
Die Anmeldung - formeller Start bei der Behörde
Die Erlaubnispflicht - gesetzliche Pflicht vor Tätigkeitsbeginn
Die Buchhaltung - systematische Erfassung aller Geschäftsvorfälle
Ich möchte ein Gewerbe anmelden und alle Folgeschritte korrekt planen.
Welche Unterlagen brauche ich für meine Tätigkeit?
Welche Fristen gelten nach der Anmeldung?

Common mistakes

  • • Anmeldung (official residence registration), but do not set up accounting and deadline management properly.
  • • Unclear job description that needs to be corrected later.
  • • Mix personal and business account transactions.

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