KNOWLEDGE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Understand AVGS, business plans and starting a business.
Planning to become self-employed in Germany? Find clear explanations of AVGS, business planning and finances — without promises of success or unnecessary jargon.
START WITH YOUR QUESTION
What would you like to clarify?
Find the right guide for your next step: understand AVGS, prepare your business plan or compare funding routes.
Understand AVGS
Find out who founder coaching may suit and what needs to be clarified before it starts.
Explore the requirements ↗02Plan your business
Connect your offer, business plan and numbers before making commitments.
Start with your business plan ↗03Compare funding routes
Understand the differences between AVGS, Gründungszuschuss and Einstiegsgeld, including when to apply.
Explore funding routes ↗Understand and prepare for AVGS
Understand and prepare for AVGS
AVGS requirements explained
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How to apply for AVGS coaching
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AVGS coaching: the process
Read guide ↗04Understand and prepare for AVGS
What does AVGS coaching cost?
Read guide ↗05Understand and prepare for AVGS
AVGS documents: prepare your conversation
Read guide ↗06Understand and prepare for AVGS
Choose founder coaching that fits your needs
Read guide ↗Business planning and finances
Funding and getting started
Funding and getting started
Gründungszuschuss: support when starting a business
Read guide ↗§ 16c SGB II
Up to €5,000 from the Jobcenter for your business — grants and loans under § 16c SGB II
Business support under § 16c SGB II: up to €5,000 in grants in total, loans, eligibility and applications. Wait for written approval before buying. →EXPLORE FURTHER
More questions about your plans
Take a closer look at the processes and requirements that matter in your situation.
Your industry
Put your planning into practice
Use the calculators and self-checks to work through your figures and open questions. For short explanations of individual terms, visit the glossary.