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Business Registration
Business Registration (GewA 1) – at your city or town’s business registration office; in many places, this can be done online. You can find the appropriate online service through the federal portal.
Official source: Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
Filling instructions
Have your ID card and any necessary supporting documents (trade license, permits) ready. Search for “Business Registration” and your location on the federal portal.