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Actually, the German burocracy (employment agency, tax office, city hall) keeps handing me leaflets about starting my own company (which I find strange, but appreciate it). They offer a lot of support nowadays like courses for founders and help getting started with the paperwork.

Also, there is a special rule for small enterprises: as long as you don't make much money, or in the first year, you can do your accounting like a private person (e.g. you pay VAT when buying, and don't pay Umsatzsteuer). There are other simplifications. This sounds great if you are bootstrapping. Just register, do your business, and only if you are successful, incorporate properly.

Of course, not everything is rosy, but I think entrepreneurs (Selbständige) are still in high regard in Germany.




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