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Would you like to go self-employed in Munich?

The City of Munich offers expert, impartial, and free support.

We answer basic questions about starting a business, inform you about permits and provide you with suitable contact points for specific questions.

Attend our online info session „How to start a business in Munich“ and make an appointment for a startup consultation.

Start-up checklist
  • 1
    Self-employment
    Do you have what it takes?
  • 2
    Review your business idea
    Ask your target group for feedback!
  • 3
    Prepare a business plan
    What matters in a business plan
  • 4
    Financing & public support
    Public bank loans and grants
  • 5
    Business or liberal profession
    Classification, impact, and registration
  • 6
    Legal structure
    Which legal structure best fits your plans?
  • 7
    Taxes & Accounting
    What taxes will you have to pay?
  • 8
    Company insurance
    What risks should you insure against?
  • 9
    Social insurance
    What personal insurance options do you have?
  • 10
    Networks & contacts
    Useful initiatives and events

Contact us by phone or email with individual questions.


Telephone Mon-Thurs
089 233 21759 from 2 p.m.
Email start@muenchen.de

Info session

22July

How to start a business (in English)

9:00 – 11:00
Start up the right way
  • First Steps

    • Self-employment
    • Business idea
  • Planning

    • Business plan
    • FAQ business plan viability check
    • Financing and public support
    • Business or liberal profession
    • Choice of legal structure
    • Networks
  • Starting up

    • Registration
    • Taxes and Accounting
    • Laws and contracts
    • Company insurance
    • Social insurance
    • FAQ freelancing
    • FAQ small business
  • Run & Grow

    • Development and growth
    • Useful contacts
  • Industries

    • Coaching, consulting, teaching
    • Online Business
    • Food business
  • Specific issues

    • Roadmap for starting up in Munich
    • International topics
    • Location and premises
    • Opening a branch office
    • Public tenders and contracts
    • Residence permit
    • Sideline Business
    • Women Entrepreneurship
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