1.

Videx Application Form

• Fully completed in English or German, signed, and dated by the applicant himself.

• Must be submitted as printout including the barcode page (page 7) and signed forms on page 5 and6.

• If the applicant is under the age of 18, signed form “Authorization – Minors / Children under 18” needs to be attached including passport copies of parents/ legal guardian.

• Separate application forms are required for each applicant; all children also require separate forms.

2.

Passport

• The original passport must be present & copies of the passport (personal data page including validity & signature pages) must be submitted.

• UAE residency as well as Emirates ID must be submitted as copies.

• It is recommended that the passport is valid for at least 1 year at the day of submission. Please be aware that a visa validity cannot exceed the validity of the passport.

• Signed by bearer

• Passport not older than 10 years (issued in the last 10 years)

• At least 2 consecutive blank pages (i.e. a blank double page spread).

• Special rules might apply for some nationals which passports are not recognized by the German authorities.

3.

2 recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5x4,5 cm)

Requirements:

• Should NOT be older than 6 months.

• A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.

• A uniform and light-colored background.

• Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.

• Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons.

Do not glue or staple the pictures to the application form.

4.

If applicable: previous stay in Germany / previous Schengen Visa

• Copies of your old German residence permit

Copies of previous Schengen visa

5.

Company Profile

a.) Head Office

• Name, Address, Phone, Fax, E-Mail, Website

• Subsidiaries abroad in the following countries/ cities

• Shareholders

• Executive Board/ Board of Directors

• Equity capital – Registered and Paid Up

• Annual turnover worldwide ( Last Year, This Year, Within EU)

• Number of Staff ( Worldwide and in Head Office)

• Bank Connections ( House Bank, Banks in other Countries)

• Summary of the company history ( year of foundation, activities, products, main markets, …)

b) New Office

• Name, Address, Phone, Fax, E-Mail, Website

• Registered shareholders

• Managing Director

• Planned start of business

• Business activities

• Capital

• Annual turnover in Germany planned for first and second year

• Business references in Germany or Europe ( Customers, Suppliers, along with their contact details)

• Contacts in Germany (e.g. business partner, lawyer, tax advisor, bank… )

• Number of planned staff ( without the managing director) for first year and after three years

6.

Business Plan

• Description of the project
• Liquidity Planning

7.

Concept

• Business concept, products/services

• Legal form, partners, founder members (including CVs), management, staff

• Location, office space

• Industry, market, competence

• Client target group

• Marketing-/sales strategy, co-operation partner

• Forecast, trends, risks

8.

Capital Requirements

Investments

• Land and buildings
• Renovation costs/additional costs
• Office furniture and equipment
• Vehicles
• Basic equipment with goods
• Purchase price/Takeover price

Non-recurring additional start-up costs

• Deposit

• License fees, royalties, franchise fees

• Advisory services

• Notary/commercial register

• Launch

Operating funds

• Start-up costs

• Prefinancing of orders/claims

• Other (potential provisions for living)

9.

Capital Budget

• Liquid funds

• Tangible assets /Goods on own accounts

• Affiliated loans/Third-party funds

• Venture Capital

10.

Business Forecast for each of the first three years

All amounts in thousands EURO

• Sales/turnover ex

• less purchased goods

Gross profit/loss

• Sales/turnover ex

• less purchased goods

Less:

• Personnel expenses

• Salary for managing director/s

• Rent

• Cleaning costs

• Heating etc.

• Energy ( electricity, water, gas )

• Repairs, restoration

• Insurance, member fees, etc.

• Automobile costs

• Travelling expenses

• Costs from leasing contracts

• Costs for bookkeeping and advice/debate

• Advertising

• Telephone/Fax/E-Mail/Internet

• Interest

• Other costs

• Depreciation

Operating profit/loss

• Trade tax

• Corporation tax

• Other business taxes

11.

Personal details

• Language knowledge

• Intended function

• CV

12.

Incoming medical insurance or proof public / private insurance covering the applicant as an expat in Germany has to be provided. A travel insurance is not sufficient.

If you are 45 years or older: evidence of adequate retirement benefits (e.g. offer from a private pension or life insurer, own assets, acquired pension rights or operating assets).