Starting a business
Foreign companies aiming to do business in Germany have a lot of questions that need answering. The Stuttgart Economic Development staff is happy to help.
1. Why start a business in Stuttgart?
2. Company start-up checklist
3. What funding opportunities exist?
4. What legal form is best for my business?
5. How do I obtain a visa, residence and work permits?
6. How do I find suitable offices, warehousing and production sites?
7. What statutory regulations exist?
8. What are the major taxes?
9. How do I find suitable staff?
10. How do I open a bank account?
11. How much should I budget for office premises, staff, etc.?


