SUMMARY
- Business immigration to Germany – Get your D-Visa!
- Good prospects for your business immigration to Germany
I. Business immigration to Germany – Get your D-Visa!
As the world’s third-largest export nation just behind China and the USA, it can be worthwhile to get active in Germany, too. If you are a non-EU national, the usual path to start a business in Germany is to apply for a residence permit for the purpose of self-employment according to Sec. 21 German Residence Act.
Before that, you should apply for a so-called “D-Visa” at the German embassy of your country of residence. With that, you can enter Germany and apply for a residence permit for the purpose of self-employment. In order to be considered for such a permit, there has to be an economic interest/regional need for your business, the financing of the business must be ensured according to your business plan and the business is likely to have positive effects on the German economy, first and foremost.
II. Good prospects for your business immigration to Germany
The competent Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Germany will examine your business plan, especially your business experience and the level of financial investment. Also, authorities are interested in the effects of your business to the local labor market and to what degree you are planning to engage in R&D. Last but not least, you need to prove adequate assets for retirement if you are 45 or above.
As to our experience, only a plausible concept is expected. If you know what authorities want to hear, your request is likely to be successful.
For this request, you definitely do not need to have any knowledge of the German language or any specific academic/professional qualification. This residence permit is valid for three years. If your business is successful, you may get an unlimited residency permit. After six years being active in Germany, you can apply for citizenship.
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