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Here we have given answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Legal Framework (Legal Form)
There are various possibilites for starting a company in Germany. We describe the individual legal forms that come into question for founding a company
here.
Taxes
When a company does business in Germany, there are specific taxes to be paid, depending on the legal form. You will find out which specific taxes these are
here.
Conditions for Residence and Work
Another important point for foreign businesspeople is the rules on residence and work permits. You will find more detailed information
here.
Social Insurance
In Germany, a significant building block of the social safety net is social insurance, which is obligatory for employees earning below a certain income limit. To learn more click
here.
Labor Costs in International Comparison
In an international comparison of hourly wages for female and male workers in manufacturing, Germany is in the middle range. Learn more
here.
Labor Law
There is no special law in Germany that covers the individual and collective rights and duties of employers and employees. Rather, labor law has developed from permanent discussions and negotiations between employer associations and labor unions. But a written employment contract is customary. Learn more
here.
Labor and Management
The labor situation in Germany is very stable; only seldom do unions call on their members to strike. Then the issue is mainly about rules on working hours, safeguarding jobs, working hours, vacation and early-retirement rules. Learn more
here.
Legal Holidays
To view a list of the public holidays in Baden-Württemberg click
here.
Economic Facts and Figures
An overview about important economic data is available
here.
Companies planning to invest in Baden-Württemberg can choose from a host of investment incentives. Learn more
here.
Medium- to long-term financing
The Business Startup and Growth Financing Program is the key support instrument for medium- to long-term investment financing in Baden-Württemberg. Learn more
here.
Short- to medium-term debt financing
To learn more about short- to medium-term debt financing click
here.
Equity-type financing (mezzanine financing)
To learn more about equity-type financing (mezzanine financing) click
here.