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Freelance Taxes in Germany: Freiberufler vs. Gewerbe Explained

By Maya Chen9 min
Germany
Freiberufler
Gewerbe
Taxes
EU
Freelance Taxes in Germany: Freiberufler vs. Gewerbe Explained
Sources & References
  1. Einkommensteuergesetz (EStG) — Income Tax Act — Bundesministerium der Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance). Retrieved from ↗
  2. Gewerbesteuer — Trade Tax Overview — Bundesministerium der Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance). Retrieved from ↗
  3. Freie Berufe — Liberal Professions Classification — Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK). Retrieved from ↗

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About the author

Maya Chen

Maya Chen

International tax consultant & CPA candidate

Maya Chen specializes in cross-border freelancer taxation, with deep focus on EU VAT, UK National Insurance, and emerging market tax systems. She brings accounting rigor to every rate and jurisdiction covered on GigProfit.

·CPA candidate with international tax specialization
·EU VAT, HMRC, and GST regulations reviewed annually
·Covers tax systems across 20+ jurisdictions
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