Classify the actual activity
Check whether the activity is a trade or a liberal profession and whether permissions are needed.
Become self-employed in services
Make your service specific: what you do, for whom, where and at what price. Requirements depend on the actual tasks, not just the business name.
What to prepare and check
Include all working time
Include travel, preparation, administration, materials and insurance in your pricing.
Test demand and scope
Describe the scope of work and payment terms clearly. Test realistic demand before committing to fixed costs.
FAQ
Your questions about this topic
How can a service become a clear offer?
Choose a defined customer problem and outcome, test with a few real customers and turn experience into a package and reliable process. Include preparation, travel, downtime and administration in pricing. Clarify contracts, payment, privacy and liability. Trade, liberal-profession, craft and permission rules depend on each service; professional or public liability cover may be important.
Useful next steps
- AVGS preparation check
- Business plan check
- Revenue & pricing calculator
- Startup costs & capital calculator
- German official terms explained
Official sources (German)
Discuss your next step
Tell us about your business idea and what you need help with.
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