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First steps

In addition to the administrative formalities that can be dealt with by the hessian point of single contact, there are further steps that need to be taken into account in forming a company on the route to self-employment.

As a freelancer, it may even be possible for you not to need any of the administrative procedures through the service platform of the hessian point of single contact, but you will have to apply for a tax number, for example.
The most important subjects for you are brought together on this page.

Many helpful checklists and overviews can be found on the site of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. The business start-up portal additionally offers you a great deal of other support.

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The Hessen Info Service provides a detailed description of how to register a business including an overview of all documents required, the associated fees and lots of useful information.

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You can also apply for your company ID  number by submitting a PDF form to the German Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit).

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The Federal Ministry of Finance will provide you with an appropriate form with guidance on how to complete it, which you can complete and submit to the tax office responsible.

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The financial guide is a useful aid for finding out the tax office responsible for you. After entering your surname, postcode and area of work, you will be shown the name of the tax office responsible, its address and even the telephone number of the department responsible.

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The association "Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung" (DGUV) is the top association of professional/trade associations and the accident insurer of the government. On this page you can find a list of all the contact details of the professional/trade associations and accident insurers in Germany.

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Schlagworte zum Thema

First steps
Start-ups
Tax number
Financial guide
Association of professional/trade associations
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