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Private entrepreneurs

As a private entrepreneur, that is, as a self-employed person, you can easily engage in small-scale business activities mainly based on your own work input. Private entrepreneurship is the lightest and simplest company form. It is also easy, fast and inexpensive to set up. As a private entrepreneur, you can engage in business activities alone, with your spouse, or with your children or grandchildren under the age of 18.

Compare the company forms thoroughly to find the best option for your business.

You can find out more about business taxation on the Corporate taxation page.

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Becoming a private entrepreneur

To become a private entrepreneur does not require special formalities, and you do not necessarily need any initial capital.