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Registration checklist: trade and authorities

Author: Jupiter ERP editorial teamAs of:
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In short

Tick off documents and steps for trade registration. Freiberufler skip the trade office and start with the tax registration questionnaire.

Before your appointment Link to this section

Prepare these documents before you go to the trade office (Gewerbeamt).

  • ID card or passport
  • Certificate of registration (Meldebescheinigung), current
  • Plain-language description of your activity
  • Start date of activity fixed
  • Lease for business premises / home office
  • Residence permit and permits if applicable

After registration Link to this section

Automatic notifications do not replace your own follow-up.

  • Keep the trade office confirmation
  • Prepare the tax registration questionnaire
  • Expect mail from tax office, IHK, employers' liability insurance (BG)
  • Open a business bank account
  • Enter tax number in invoicing software
BodyTypical responseYour action
Tax officeQuestionnaire / tax numberComplete ELSTER
IHKMembership fee noticeCheck data
BGMembershipReport hazards

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