Setting up a business

Consultation in Hamburg

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Advice on self-employment

hei. Hamburger ExistenzgründungsInitiative

The hei. Hamburger ExistenzgründungsInitiative offers general initial advice and supports you on your path to self-employment.

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Advice and support

Contacts and network partners in Hamburg

The brochure "Who is Who im Gründungsnetzwerk" presents contacts and network partners in Hamburg who offer their expertise as advisors and companions in start-up issues.

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Residence permit and self-employment

Residence permit

Do you want to be self-employed in Germany? Foreign nationals from countries outside the EU, the EEA or Switzerland require a residence permit.

Residence permit and self-employment

Legal Counseling and Clearing Office for Foreign Nationals

If you have any questions about whether your residence permit allows you to set up a business or work as a self-employed person, the Hamburg Welcome Center's Legal Counseling and Clearing Office for Foreign Nationals can help you.

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Make it in Germany

If you would like to set up your own business in Germany, you can get information in advance on the Make it in Germany website. To help you with your further planning, you will find information there on the legal requirements for residence permit and professional prerequisite for setting up a business.

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Business start-up

Starting a Business in Germany

The RKW Competence Center's guide “Starting a Business in Germany” supports skilled workers and people from abroad as well as refugees who are interested in starting a business in Germany.