CALCULATORS & TOOLS
Free calculators & checks
for your business
Find out in a few minutes what you should plan, calculate or prepare for starting your business.
- Plan your business
- Prices & revenue
- Taxes
- Protection
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- Practical startup planning
Where would you like to start?
AVGS preparation check
Ready for your first conversation?
Sort out your situation and prepare the key questions.
Start preparingBusiness plan check
What is missing from your business plan?
Check the essential sections step by step.
Check business planRevenue & pricing calculator
How much revenue do you need?
Calculate prices, revenue and workload for your goal.
Calculate revenueStartup costs & capital calculator
How much money do you need to start?
Calculate costs, reserves and your own funds.
Calculate capitalIncome tax calculator 2026
What remains after income tax?
Estimate your standard income tax for 2026.
Calculate taxSelf-employed net income planner
How much is really left for you?
Allow for costs, insurance and estimated tax.
Calculate net incomeInsurance checklist for the self-employed: what should you review?
What protection do you need?
Check relevant insurance for your business.
Check insuranceGerman official terms explained
What do AVGS, approval and other terms mean?
Look up important terms in plain language.
Understand the termsHow to use your result
Put the result in context
Results are based on your inputs and the method described for each tool. They offer guidance, not a binding forecast, and do not replace individual professional advice.
Check your assumptions
Before making important decisions, check the result against your own circumstances. Note which information is confirmed and which is still an estimate.
Plan your next step
Use the result for your business plan, first consultation or further planning. For questions about your legal, tax or insurance situation, seek advice from appropriately authorised professionals where needed.
Would you like to discuss your result together?
You now have a first indication. If you are unsure which assumptions are realistic or which next steps make sense for your business, we can discuss your situation together.
Request a free first consultationAn introduction and initial orientation, without obligation. The Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter decides on possible AVGS funding.