Self-employment / Entrepreneur Residence Permit
Standard German rates up to 47.5%. No special expat regime Business must serve German economic interests. Health insurance required. Complex bureaucracy.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Entrepreneur/startup visa: active residence permit - must physically run the business in-country; genuine presence (~183 days) required to renew
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- Pathway to permanent residency after 5 years
- Supports German economic interests
- Requires health insurance
The catch
- You have to actually live there. At least 183 days a year in-country — this becomes your main home, not a paper residency.
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What could change
Economic shifts or changes in business regulations could affect eligibility.
Tax Notes
Standard German income tax rates apply, up to 47.5%, with no special expat regime.
Sources
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