Register a businessas a Graphic design
Graphic design is often considered an artistic activity and therefore a liberal profession. If advertising or trading predominates, it's a trade. No trade registration: liberal professions only register with the tax office. Whether your activity really counts as a liberal profession is decided by the tax office.
What applies to a Graphic design
Graphic design is often considered an artistic activity and therefore a liberal profession. If advertising or trading predominates, it's a trade. No trade registration: liberal professions only register with the tax office. Whether your activity really counts as a liberal profession is decided by the tax office.
How it appears on the form
In the field “Angemeldete Tätigkeit” (registered activity), you describe exactly what your business does. For example:
Grafikdesign und Gestaltung von Werbemitteln
The wording stays in German, as that's how it appears on the official form.
- Status
- Usually not a trade
- Form
- no trade notification
FAQ
Do I need a permit as a Graphic design?
No. Usually it isn't a trade at all; you only register with the tax office.
What does registering through GEWA24 cost?
Our service fee is 39,90 €. On top of that comes the trade office's fee as per its bylaws. The office sends you the fee notice.