Self-employment

Do freelancers and self-employed need to worry about GDPR?

Last year, the topic of GDPR continued to become more and more important than ever for business owners, freelancers and the self-employed and of course - none more so than those in the digital space. In many ways, we are coming to understand GDPR and the European approach to privacy and data protection essentially turns every business and person into a data business or a data set. And yes, freelancers and the self-employed DO need to worry about that.

Kate Bailey

Freelance Editor

Taxes

Explained for freelancers and the self-employed: the new corporate tax changes in depth

This year saw Germany elect a new government, and as to be expected, the tax changes were certainly less than the sweeping round that came into effect in 2021. That said, there was a key change to the corporate tax that is worth delving into. One of the deterrents of incorporating a business or partnership, or changing the formation of one, was how that it would increase the tax burden or in the very least complicate it. For those who have or will consider a change from freelancer to corporation, or more specifically evolving business partnerships - here is the overview of these changes.

Kate Bailey

Freelance Editor

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SCHUFA and Business Credit Checks: how does it work?

The three biggest fears of most Ausländers, and frankly most Germans, are pretty easy to identify: Finanzamt, Ausländerbehörde and SCHUFA. For freelancers and the self-employed from abroad they are likely to have concerns about all three that intersect at different points in their lives and careers. Today, we are going to talk about SCHUFA, but some myths and hopefully explained an overly complex and sometimes unfair system of rating your worthiness - because yes, for freelancers and the self employed, it matters a lot!

Kate Bailey

Freelance Editor

Self-employment

GDPR for Freelancers & the Self-Employed

You have probably heard of GDPR, you probably read the Cookies Notice on nearly every site you visit and you’re probably aware it is a really, really big deal. For most freelancers and self employed people running a solo operation with few assets or digital real estate, it may seem like something they do not have to worry about. However, GDPR is something that all people need to be aware of and take responsibility for. So, let’s take a look at what that looks for for freelancers and the self-employed!

Kate Bailey

Freelance Editor

Taxes

New rules for e-commerce and taxation: what freelancers and self-employed people need to know

E-commerce, the sales of goods and services online, has become the primary income stream for many freelancers and self-employed people and even more so in light of the impact of the pandemic on proximity working. This, therefore, has all sorts of implications depending on how you are invoicing your clients, processing payments and where you AND your client is located. We are living in a global world, so let’s break down some new changes for all you global gals (and thems, and hims) who may need some guidance if you are selling your services or physical goods online.

Kate Bailey

Freelance Editor

Self-employment

2021 Essentials for the Self Employed and Freelancers: Understanding a BWA

BWA means business evaluation. It shows whether a company is making profits or losses. Via BWA, entrepreneurs receive an overview of sales, costs and key financial figures for the company. This makes the BWA one of the most important controlling tools for entrepreneurs. We’re talking about it on the blog as you may have noticed it has become a requirement for some forms of government financial support for freelancers and the self-employed during the Corona crisis.

Kate Bailey

Freelance Editor

Self-employment

Do freelancers and self-employed need to worry about GDPR?

Explained for freelancers and the self-employed: the new corporate tax changes in depth

The business account for self-employed

SCHUFA and Business Credit Checks: how does it work?

GDPR for Freelancers & the Self-Employed

New rules for e-commerce and taxation: what freelancers and self-employed people need to know

2021 Essentials for the Self Employed and Freelancers: Understanding a BWA

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