Starting a business in Leipzig

Hi,

We live in Strasbourg, France at the moment but we are close to a move to Leipzig.

I currently have an internet business selling highend audio. I have a simple 'one man band' company registration here in France...I understand there is something similar in Germany?

What is the general process for starting a business?

Is there any help for starting a business in Leipzig considering it's in post-east Germany...now Central Germany of course!

Thanks in advance!

Richard

The IHK (Chamber of Commerce) is always a very good place to get free advice -

IHK Leipzig

Existenzgründung

Thanks!

This is the second time I have emailed both of the people in charge of international business and startups..and the second time I have had no response.

Is this a sign of things to come?

Maybe I call them later.

Regards

Richard

Hi Dick,

If you want the name of a good English speaking tax consultant in Halle/S near Leipzig, please contact me and I'll put you in touch. She's on the ball and she'll probably give you a free chat to get you on your way.

There may be help, but you may have to be outside of economic cluster zones to get it. Also, unless you provide jobs the help may prove impossible to get.