Working in Stuttgart Region

The Stuttgart Region is one of the leading economic areas of the world.

This is due to the well balanced mix of global brands and highly innovative, quality conscious mid-sized companies. The Stuttgart Region boasts a highly advanced industrial infrastructure and enjoys a well earned reputation for economic strength, cutting-edge technology and exceptionally high quality of life. Therefore the employment market figures are some of the best in Europe.

Lächelnde ausländische Arbeitnehmerin am Schreibtisch

Self employment by foreigners

Which documents and licenses do I need as a non-European citizen to start a new business in Germany? And being a European citizen, are there any limitations regarding starting a business?

Working in Stuttgart Region

junger Migrant in der Fabrik bei der Arbeit an einer Maschine

Recognition of foreign qualifications

Since 1st of April 2012 you can have your foreign vocational qualification recognised, increasing your chances on the German labour market.