Do you have a concrete business idea and want to know how to start your own business in Munich? Would you like to know how to prepare for full-time or part-time self-employment? At Munich’s Business Startup Office, the City of Munich provides Munich residents with free and impartial basic knowledge about starting a business (Gewerbe) or practicing a liberal profession (Freie Berufe). We are part of the Munich start-up ecosystem.
Comprehensive Information and Guidance to Help You Go Self-Employed
We deliver our foundational knowledge through a mix of interactive webinars, detailed online information, and individual consultations in German, English, Spanish, and French. Our free, cross-industry support covers the following core areas:
- Start-up formalities
- Business plan (structure, layout, and requirements)
- Choice of legal form and tax overview
- Social and company insurance
- Subsidies and financial aid
- Seminars, events and networks
- Office space and start-up centers
You can easily access our services online, join our webinars, contact us by phone or email or request an individual appointment.
Important Limitations of our Services
To ensure you get the right expert help, please note our legal boundaries:
- No legal, tax or insurance advice: We do not provide specialized legal, insurance, or tax consulting.
- No business plan writing service: We do not provide writing assistance for your business plan.
- No expert statements (Fachkundige Stelle): We do not issue official viability statements for the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) or the Jobcenter, but we provide a selection of contact points for business plan support or a viability check and written expert statements. Furthermore, we do not offerr viability statements for the Service Office for Immigration and Citizenship (previously: Munich Foreigners Office or Ausländerbehörde).
- No in-depth industry consulting: We do not offer detailed consulting for specific industries or market niches. Our focus is strictly on general, sector-independent foundational knowledge.
Find Your Specific Contact Point in Munich Quickly
- Non-EU citizens and visas: If you need a residence permit for self-employment, contact the Service Office for Immigration and Citizenship (previously: Munich Foreigners Office or Ausländerbehörde). Please visit our dedicated page on residence permit to gain an overview.
- Skilled crafts industry: If you are starting a skilled craft business, the Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HWK für München und Oberbayern) is the sole responsible consulting authority.
- Agriculture and forestry: For businesses in agriculture, forestry, hunting, or fishing, please check our list of specialized contacts.
- International Companies: Foreign companies expanding to Munich can find further information and dedicated consultation contacts here.
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