Self-employed business/individual entrepreneurs

What

If you open a business alone, either as a business person or as a freelancer, this automatically means sole proprietorship.

Good to know

Small businesses with simple and limited business structures as well as freelancers who are members of the liberal professions are not registered in the Commercial Register.

Steps

STEP 1: Business people register their commercial activity with the Trade Office. Freelancers apply to the Tax Office for a tax number.
STEP 2: You are required to register your company in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister). By registering in the Commercial Register, you assume all the rights and obligations of a merchant.

Where

During the process you will be in contact with:
Trade Office, Tax Office