Are you starting a business in Germany and wondering what the administrative and tax requirements are? This webinar will cover the steps from day one to save every expat's time, money and stress. Join this free webinar hosted by Consentes to learn more about starting a business as a freelancer.

The next IamExpat Webinar is presented by Joseph Ledovskich from Consentes, on February 25 at 7pm. Register now for free by clicking the link or filling in the form below, and learn more about setting up as a freelancer in Germany.

Register for the webinar for free!

Don't miss the next IamExpat webinar!

• Date: February 25, 2026
• Time: 7pm-8pm
• Title: Starting a Business in Germany as a Freelancer in 2026
• Presenter: Joseph Ledovskich from Consentes
• Fill in the form below to register now (free) and confirm your attendance on Meetup

Gain valuable knowledge about starting up as a freelancer in Germany

Starting as a freelancer or self-employed professional in Germany can quickly become overwhelming. Many expats make critical mistakes early on - wrong registrations, misunderstood VAT rules, or missing tax obligations - which later lead to back payments, penalties and unnecessary stress.

The truth is: fixing mistakes in Germany is usually far more expensive than setting things up correctly from the start.

Join us on Wednesday, February 25, at 7pm, to learn more about the taxes and registration process when launching a business, with guidance from Consentes. This webinar gives you a clear and practical roadmap to start your business in Germany with confidence and compliance.

Join Joseph Ledovskich, a German tax advisor with first-hand experience from the German tax office, now dedicated to supporting expats and international freelancers, for a clear and practical session on what really matters.

What to expect from the webinar

Sign up for this webinar to learn about:

• Freelance vs. trade business: how to choose the correct classification
• How and when to register with the Gewerbeamt and Finanzamt
• Which taxes apply to you – and which don’t
• How the German VAT system works (including the small business regulation)
• Common mistakes expats make and how to avoid them
• Basic ongoing obligations and required tax returns
• An overview of the Gründungszuschuss

Why should you attend this webinar?

Here are the benefits of attending the webinar:

• Clear explanations in plain English
• Practical examples from real expat cases
• Actionable guidance you can use immediately

Don’t miss your chance to ask our expert, Joseph Ledovskich, your question! We will have a live Q&A to address your individual questions at the end of the presentation. Register now and attend Consentes’s webinar on Wednesday, February 25, to avoid costly mistakes before they happen.

Register for the webinar

Fill in the form below to register for this webinar, or head to the Bigmarker website to sign up there.

How does it work?

Participating couldn't be simpler: all you have to do is register for the webinar for free by clicking the link or filling in the form and join a few minutes before 7pm on February 25. No downloads or software installations needed! You can also confirm your attendance on Meetup to join the conversation. 

Expats are constantly on the lookout for useful information and services tailored to their needs. The IamExpat Webinars offer a great opportunity for trustworthy specialists and expats to share insights, actionable strategies and best practices. 

Replay available 

Can’t join at the exact date and time? Don’t worry! When you register, a replay link will be sent to you after the live webinar ends.