Business Management

If you’re self-employed and have a side job in Germany, your health insurance status can get complicated. This guide explains how to assess your main income type, what rules apply, and how to make sure you’re properly insured.

Contents Purpose of an employment contract Drafting employment contracts Mandatory content per the Verification Act Key clauses of a German employment contract Contract duration Job description Right to transfer  Working hours Remuneration Notice period Incapacity for work  Secondary employment Confidentiality Cut-off period Non-compete clause Severability clause Create an employment contract for part-time work Prohibited clauses …

Content What is a loan agreement according to German law? Credit vs. loan What should be in a loan agreement? Maximum loan amount Acknowledgement of debt, guarantees & transfer of ownership What is a loan-in-kind contract? Loan agreement sample   What is a loan agreement according to German law? A loan contract is legally anchored …

Contents Preparing to search for investors Where can I find interested investors? How should I contact investors? How can I persuade investors? What should I do when an investor wants to give me money? Other financing strategies Want to know more?    1. Preparing to search for investors In Germany, investors who are ready and …

Contents Firmenname, Unternehmensbezeichnung or Geschäftsbezeichnung? What is a Firmenname? What is an Unternehmensbezeichnung? What is a Geschäftsbezeichnung? The road map to a viable company name  Step 1: Choose a company name Rules for company names Outsourcing the creation of your business’s name Step 2: Assess your desired company name Checking the availability of your company …

Contents Why should I get a trademark? What are the main benefits? Protect your company logo Trademark registration  How long am I protected? The commercial register   [BEGIN: Insert an Image between this tag] [END insert Image] Do you have questions about setting up a business in Germany? Startup expert 10+ years experience Hi, I’m …