Business registrations in Saxony-Anhalt are rising to a record level!

Business registrations in Saxony-Anhalt are rising to a record level!

In the first half of 2025, there was a remarkable trend in business registrations in Saxony-Anhalt. How hallanzeiger.de reported, a total of 6,138 business registrations were recorded, while business deregistrations were 5,133. This means that there is a positive balance of +1,005 registrations - a clear increase compared to the first quarter, where the balance was only +249.

The positive trend can also be seen in comparison to the same period last year, where both registrations increased by 5.0% and deregistrations increased by 6.4%. The increase in the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel is particularly noticeable, with an increase of 42.0%. The Saale district (18.9%) and the Harz district (13.6%) are also making significant gains in terms of economic development in the region.

Economic priorities

A closer look at the sectors shows: Economic sector G, trade and the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, tops the list with 1,496 registrations - stable compared to the previous year. But the real surprise winner is section E with a huge increase of 75.0%. This includes areas such as water supply, sewage and waste disposal, and pollution cleanup, which appear to be seeing more demand than ever before.

An interesting aspect is that 33.0% of all new business registrations come from people with non-German citizenship. This illustrates the increasing openness and diversity on the market, which is bringing a breath of fresh air into the economic landscape of Saxony-Anhalt.

The path to business registration

It is important for aspiring entrepreneurs to know that the start of a business must be registered with the responsible authority. There are clear guidelines for this: It is recommended that you find out about the necessary personal, financial and professional requirements at an early stage, as the website says buerger.sachsen-anhalt.de described in detail. Registration can be done in person, in writing or electronically, and the business license will be issued within three days if all data is provided correctly.

If the business is registered by a managing partner or legal representative, a written power of attorney is required. Traders should also pay attention to the fact that some activities may require special permits, otherwise the operation could be prohibited. The responsible office then automatically forwards the registration to relevant institutions such as the tax office or the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

In summary, it can be said that Saxony-Anhalt is picking up speed on the commercial market in the first half of 2025. Whether through fresh ideas or tried-and-tested concepts - there is a lot going on in the region and it will be exciting to see how developments will continue to develop.