Run a business in Germany under 18

MrT131

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Hey guys,

I’m under 18 and I want to start a SMM business in Germany.

Can I run a PayPal account under my moms name that sends money to my N26 Business Account? (I think you can create a N26 under 18)

Can I start a “Gewerbe” under my name?
 
Hey guys,

I’m under 18 and I want to start a SMM business in Germany.

Can I run a PayPal account under my moms name that sends money to my N26 Business Account? (I think you can create a N26 under 18)

Can I start a “Gewerbe” under my name?

The thing with running a business like that, is Paypal and SMM isn't a good mix to begin. Secondly, your mum might face tax liabilities too.

How far are you off turning 18?
 
You are allowed to start a Gewerbe, if your parents agree on it. For more information you should check the official websites. There is plenty of information, all you need to know.

For PayPal you need to be at least 18 years old. You can use your mothers account tho. But be careful, if PayPal sees you are selling SMM services you are very likely to get banned on there.
 
The thing with running a business like that, is Paypal and SMM isn't a good mix to begin. Secondly, your mum might face tax liabilities too.

How far are you off turning 18?
I don’t want my mom to face tax liabilities, is there a way that we don’t have that problem? By the way I’m offering Instagram Management + Facebook Ads Management
You are allowed to start a Gewerbe, if your parents agree on it. For more information you should check the official websites. There is plenty of information, all you need to know.

For PayPal you need to be at least 18 years old. You can use your mothers account tho. But be careful, if PayPal sees you are selling SMM services you are very likely to get banned on there.
Is it okay to sell services like Instagram Management and Facebook Ads?
 
Is it okay to sell services like Instagram Management and Facebook Ads?

Best thing you can do is directly message PayPal. I can strongly recommend you to message them on Facebook (the german paypal page) and ask them. They will answer you, they helped me before in some cases. Just tell them honestly what you plan to do and if its within their tos.
 
Hey guys,

I’m under 18 and I want to start a SMM business in Germany.

Can I run a PayPal account under my moms name that sends money to my N26 Business Account? (I think you can create a N26 under 18)

Can I start a “Gewerbe” under my name?
Search in Google "gewerbeschein fuer minderjaehrige" - there you can find many useful information.

BC
 
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