How to start a business in Germany as an expat (by Foreigners Lawyer)

How to start a business in Germany as an expat (by Foreigners Lawyer)

Foreigners Lawyer will present a workshop on starting a business as an expat in Germany at the IamExpat Fair Berlin 2025.

By IamExpat Media

Date and time

Sat, 17 May 2025 12:20 - 12:50 CEST

Location

Estrel Berlin | Estrel Hall (Workshop Space 2)

Sonnenallee 225 12057 Berlin Germany

About this event

  • Event lasts 30 minutes

About this workshop: Are you a budding entrepreneur thinking of starting your own business in Germany? Becoming your own boss and running a small business in Germany is something plenty of people think about, but navigating unfamiliar regulations and requirements in a foreign language can put people off taking the leap. This free workshop will explain the key first steps and help you feel confident to get the ball rolling.

Join Alexander von Engelhardt, an experienced business immigration lawyer, to learn what expats need to consider when starting a new business in Germany. Whether you’re interested in freelancing or starting a business as a tradesperson, this workshop will go over the most important steps expats need to take when becoming self-employed in Germany. Learn exactly what’s involved, and bring your questions to get them answered by an expert!

This workshop is presented by Alexander von Engelhardt, attorney at Foreigners Lawyer for Business Immigration, based in Berlin. Foreigners Lawyer specialises in immigration, business and labour migration to Germany and company formation. They pride themselves on offering a multilingual and wide range of services, including support in Mandarin, Malay, English and German.

Info for attendees: This free workshop is part of the IamExpat Fair Berlin 2025. To enter you must also have a General Entrance ticket: https://iamexpat-fair-berlin-2025.eventbrite.nl

Important note: Workshop seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You need to arrive at the workshop space 15 minutes early to ensure you get a seat.

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