For Founders
For Founders
For Founders
Startup in Germany
Drift is built by immigrants who’ve been through Germany’s self-employment process, and we’re here to make it easier for the next wave of founders.
Drift is built by immigrants who’ve been through Germany’s self-employment process, and we’re here to make it easier for the next wave of founders.
Book a free consultation today - and lets build your next chapter together
Book a free consultation today - and lets build your next chapter together
Here's how we help
If you’re a founder looking to startup in Germany, here’s how Drift can make your process simpler and more human.
Immigration Support
Get help with the Self-Employment Visa or Blue Card including document prep, legal guidance, and case reviews by experts who’ve handled hundreds of founder visas.
Creating a Business Plan
We connect you with partners who know what German authorities actually look for and help you shape a lean, fundable plan that clears visa hurdles.
Creating a Business Plan
We connect you with partners who know what German authorities actually look for and help you shape a lean, fundable plan that clears visa hurdles.
Setting up your legal entity
Beyond immigration, we guide you through legal registration, finding the right UG or GmbH structure, and getting your startup operational including bank accounts, taxes, and more.
Setting up your legal entity
Beyond immigration, we guide you through legal registration, finding the right UG or GmbH structure, and getting your startup operational including bank accounts, taxes, and more.
Building a startup is hard. Immigration shouldn’t make it harder.
If you’re a founder in Germany, Drift helps you land smoothly — legally, financially, and operationally.
Learn How We Make Life Easier for Startups
Learn How We Make Life Easier for Startups
Learn How We Make Life Easier for Startups
Why Drift ?
Startup success in Germany, simplified.
Startup success in Germany, simplified.
We've been where you are
Drift started as an idea, just like yours and we built the support we wish we had
Drift started as an idea, just like yours and we built the support we wish we had
Know what you'll pay
Drift offers clear pricing based on how much support you need. From guided workflows to full legal representation, you choose what fits best
Drift offers clear pricing based on how much support you need. From guided workflows to full legal representation, you choose what fits best
Faster, smarter support
We combine human expertise with AI- powered systems to speed up the process, saving you weeks of back and forth
We combine human expertise with AI- powered systems to speed up the process, saving you weeks of back and forth
Clear guidance, not legal jargon
We break it down into clear steps you ca actually follow
We break it down into clear steps you ca actually follow
From start to success
How it works
Start with a quick check to understand your situation. We’ll match you with the right expert. Next, you’ll upload your documents, complete your profile, and we’ll review everything together before you submit.
Start with a quick check
Tell Lina about your situation — she’ll instantly guide you to the right path and flag any red flags early.
Discuss your case with an expert
Lina connects you with a vetted immigration lawyer or expert based on your case type, urgency, and goals.
Build your case
We’ll walk you through adding essential details and uploading the necessary documents.
Submit with confidence
We’ll check everything together so you feel confident before sending it off.
From start to success
How it works
Start with a quick check to understand your situation. We’ll match you with the right expert. Next, you’ll upload your documents, complete your profile, and we’ll review everything together before you submit.
Start with a quick check
Tell Lina about your situation — she’ll instantly guide you to the right path and flag any red flags early.
Discuss your case with an expert
Lina connects you with a vetted immigration lawyer or expert based on your case type, urgency, and goals.
Build your case
We’ll walk you through adding essential details and uploading the necessary documents.
Submit with confidence
We’ll check everything together so you feel confident before sending it off.
From start to success
How it works
Start with a quick check to understand your situation. We’ll match you with the right expert. Next, you’ll upload your documents, complete your profile, and we’ll review everything together before you submit.
Start with a quick check
Tell Lina about your situation — she’ll instantly guide you to the right path and flag any red flags early.
Discuss your case with an expert
Lina connects you with a vetted immigration lawyer or expert based on your case type, urgency, and goals.
Build your case
We’ll walk you through adding essential details and uploading the necessary documents.
Submit with confidence
We’ll check everything together so you feel confident before sending it off.
Your options
Your options
Your options
Three ways to apply
Whether you need a lawyer’s review or end-to-end legal support, we’ve got you covered..
Expert Guided
For clear, straightforward cases that don’t need a lawyer.
€599
one-time
on a three-month payment plan powered by Klarna, or €599 one time
We help you submit a strong, complete application that gets taken seriously.
We speak to the Ausländerbehörde so you don’t have to.
If the process stalls or you’re treated unfairly, we bring in legal backup.
Dedicated case manager with 72h response time
Lawyer Guided
Supervised by a licensed immigration lawyer
€1049
one-time
on a three-month payment plan powered by Klarna, or €1049 one time
Everything in Expert-guided, plus
30-minute strategy session with your lawyer to map out your case.
Legal complaint filed if authorities delay
Handled by our expert team with lawyer backing
Dedicated case manager with 24h response time
Full Legal Representation
For complex or sensitive cases. A lawyer handles everything, start to finish.
€1949
one-time
on a three-month payment plan powered by Klarna, or €1949 one time
Led by a qualified, experienced lawyer
Direct communication with authorities
Legal arguments and appeals where needed
Personal handover and coordination support
Best for citizenship, complex, sensitive, or high-stakes cases
Expert Guided
For clear, straightforward cases that don’t need a lawyer.
€599
one-time
on a three-month payment plan powered by Klarna, or €599 one time
We help you submit a strong, complete application that gets taken seriously.
We speak to the Ausländerbehörde so you don’t have to.
If the process stalls or you’re treated unfairly, we bring in legal backup.
Dedicated case manager with 72h response time
Lawyer Guided
Supervised by a licensed immigration lawyer
€1049
one-time
on a three-month payment plan powered by Klarna, or €1049 one time
Everything in Expert-guided, plus
30-minute strategy session with your lawyer to map out your case.
Legal complaint filed if authorities delay
Handled by our expert team with lawyer backing
Dedicated case manager with 24h response time
Full Legal Representation
For complex or sensitive cases. A lawyer handles everything, start to finish.
€1949
one-time
on a three-month payment plan powered by Klarna, or €1949 one time
Led by a qualified, experienced lawyer
Direct communication with authorities
Legal arguments and appeals where needed
Personal handover and coordination support
Best for citizenship, complex, sensitive, or high-stakes cases
Expert Guided
For clear, straightforward cases that don’t need a lawyer.
€599
one-time
on a three-month payment plan powered by Klarna, or €599 one time
We help you submit a strong, complete application that gets taken seriously.
We speak to the Ausländerbehörde so you don’t have to.
If the process stalls or you’re treated unfairly, we bring in legal backup.
Dedicated case manager with 72h response time
Lawyer Guided
Supervised by a licensed immigration lawyer
€1049
one-time
on a three-month payment plan powered by Klarna, or €1049 one time
Everything in Expert-guided, plus
30-minute strategy session with your lawyer to map out your case.
Legal complaint filed if authorities delay
Handled by our expert team with lawyer backing
Dedicated case manager with 24h response time
Full Legal Representation
For complex or sensitive cases. A lawyer handles everything, start to finish.
€1949
one-time
on a three-month payment plan powered by Klarna, or €1949 one time
Led by a qualified, experienced lawyer
Direct communication with authorities
Legal arguments and appeals where needed
Personal handover and coordination support
Best for citizenship, complex, sensitive, or high-stakes cases
VC-Backed. Award-Winning.
🚀 Europe’s First VC-Backed Startup Solving Immigration at Scale | Award-Winning & Backed by Leading Investors | Funded & Supported by
VC-Backed. Award-Winning.
🚀 Europe’s First VC-Backed Startup Solving Immigration at Scale | Award-Winning & Backed by Leading Investors | Funded & Supported by
VC-Backed. Award-Winning.
🚀 Europe’s First VC-Backed Startup Solving Immigration at Scale | Award-Winning & Backed by Leading Investors | Funded & Supported by