Visas and residency in Germany, explained against the local foreigners' authority (Auslanderbehorde): which permit fits a founder or employee, the income
Moving yourself or a team to Germany runs through its immigration authority, on rules separate from company law.
A GmbH is formed before a notary and licensed tax advice is reserved to a Steuerberater. Permits here run through the local foreigners' authority (Auslanderbehorde), and the guides below walk through which permit fits a founder or employee, the income and investment thresholds, processing times, and the path from permit to longer-term residence for Germany specifically.
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