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      8 months ago

      Ok. I understand your concern. What options does Germany have for setting up, for example, a separate address for business purposes, such as a post office box? How about creating a LLC or LTD (limited liability corporation, DBA/doing business as, or something similar)?

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          8 months ago

          If you’re trying to convince me that doing paperwork is a problem for Germans… I mean, I know I’m an American, but I’m not stupid, lol…

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          So, the bar of entry is, according to your cursory research, €30/mo. I agree, that’s a bit high. I wonder what could be done to bring that price down. Competition?

          Remember, the law is designed to protect the consumer. Even when you’re just some dude selling a skin or a sketch or some other little thing online for €.99, there’s a consumer on the other end that needs to be protected from a cesspool of an internet of predators. Sure, that may not be you, but if you’ve spent a day online, you know who those people are and why these laws should exist.

          Be glad you live in a country who gives enough of a damn about its citizens to enact strong consumer protection laws. I sure as hell don’t.