A-Z about Taxes for Freelancers and Business Owners in Germany | Freiberufler & Kleinunternehmen

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Starting your own business is stressful enough, but imagine doing it in a foreign country where you barely speak the language. The challenges are even greater when that country is Germany, and you must navigate the complex bureaucracy and tax system. It can be overwhelming to try to get the paperwork right, especially when you encounter obstacles such as expensive private tax advisors and a lack of resources in English.
I know from personal experience how difficult it can be to try to figure out the German tax system on your own. I struggled for a long time, trying to find the right information and make sure I was doing everything correctly. That's why I've created this video - to help others who may be in the same situation.
So if you're starting a business or working as a freelancer in Germany, don't go through the stress and frustration of trying to figure out taxes on your own. In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about taxes for business owners and freelancers in Germany, from A to Z. You'll learn about the different types of taxes you'll need to pay, how to register your business, and how to navigate the tax system.

Let's get started :)

0:00 Intro
0:57 German Tax System
2:45 Einkommensteuer (Income Tax)
3:26 Umsatzsteuer (VAT)
4:08 Gewerbesteuer (Trade Tax)
4:58 Tax Forms
6:59 Expenses
7:25 Tax Deadline

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[carsanddrives]

Huge respect for researching all this and packing it in this cool form! (Y)

[ladeutschevitabyGraziaCosta]

I wouldn't necessarily suggest freelancing in Germany. While getting the visa was a breeze, maybe because I'd lived in Europe before, the whole freelancing gig here is just not worth the stress!

[KShekofteh]

A very nice, inclusive, and short video. Let me ask my qeustion as: I am an employee (as my main job). What happens if I start my own small business (or a UG company) to my tax status? Even if it is a single-person company?

[LailahaillallahTv]

*How should YouTube income be managed, and do you have any suggestions on handling it, including how to file taxes for earnings from YouTube?*

[LaiaRos-mo]

Is the Anlage G for the business owner tax declaration or the declaration of the business? Because as a business owner it´s mandatory to it as well, right? Even if you don´t have a salary from it?

[ashokvasudevan]

Hi Srijith, thank you for this video. If I am in salaried job and my spouse is a freelancer or a small business owner, is it still possible to file joint income tax? In such a scenario, what tax class should we opt for?

[crazyact]

Hi brother, we have business in. India and UAE now we are looking to open our branch in Germany.. so are you providing services for business registration and also we needs to know about import duties from non eu countries do you have any links to find the the duty structure

[MaxiChannel]

I have a question, normally i am a small business owner. But 2022 my business earnings are over amount, an finanzarm said i have to fill in big business elster. Pls tell me which video I should follow? Plsss help. The tax guy kick me out.

[MuhammadAbdullah-pzkh]

thank you bro :) great video. Just a question. I am an employee (my main job) and a part-time freelancer. I earned only around 200€ in total in 2022. Shall i file my taxes under class 1 or class 6 then? I am single and working as an Engineer

[life_hacksty]

Can a Aussbildung student start online buissness in German

[architectCobi]

Hi, is it possible to register as a freelancer in Germany post your Masters? It would be great if you could do a video on this. I already earn some income through my youtube channel & courses. Thanks in advance. Btw your videos are really useful and I hope you get more subscribers.

[TheCreatorsFootsteps]

I really enjoyed your video on freelancing; it’s a great resource, especially since finding useful information in English can be challenging.

I recently moved from Pakistan to Germany on a work visa and am currently in my third week in Hamburg, where I’ll be working full-time as an engineer. Before coming to Germany, I was freelancing, teaching cybersecurity, and working on projects for various clients on Upwork. My annual income from freelancing is less than 10, 000 euros.

I’m keen to continue freelancing here while ensuring that I remain legally compliant. As I consider myself a freelancer rather than a business owner, I would like to know how to register myself properly. Additionally, could you advise if it is possible to work full-time as an employee while also freelancing simultaneously under the current visa regulations?

Thank you for your help!