UV Software is the sole proprietorship of Uwe Vogt, based in Berlin.
This page provides a consolidated self-declaration of the freelance status,
the contractual framework and the entrepreneurial setup.
Since when has UV Software been operating as a business?
UV Software has been active as a sole proprietorship since 2002.
This means there has been a continuous freelance activity for more than twenty years.
What is the legal form of UV Software?
UV Software is operated as a sole proprietorship.
The owner is Uwe Vogt, working as an independent freelance software engineer in the field of embedded systems.
Is UV Software registered as a trade or as a liberal profession?
UV Software is registered as a trade with the local authorities.
Trade tax is paid and the activity is treated as a commercial business for tax purposes.
Does UV Software employ any staff?
No. UV Software does not employ any staff.
All services are provided personally by the owner.
Has the freelance status been reviewed or confirmed by an authority?
So far, there has been no formal status determination or confirmation by a public authority.
There has been no need for a formal status determination procedure.
Which insurances and pension arrangements are in place?
The following safeguards are in place for UV Software and its owner:
- private health and long-term care insurance
- own retirement provision, for example through private pension instruments and asset-building
- no voluntary membership in the German statutory pension insurance scheme
- no membership in a professional pension fund (Versorgungswerk)
- professional and/or business liability insurance
What investments have been made in relation to the freelance activity?
In the course of the freelance work, the following types of investments have been made, among others:
- rental and setup of dedicated office space
- contracting external services, for example IT support, accounting, marketing and website design
- purchase of work equipment such as hardware, software, development tools and measurement equipment
- continuous training and certification activities
- further investments in infrastructure, tools and auxiliary systems for project delivery
Has UV Software worked for more than one client within the last 24 months?
Yes. In the last 24 months, projects have been carried out for several different clients.
Did a major share of income come from a single main client in that period?
Yes. In certain periods, a substantial part of the income was generated with one main client.
At the same time, the overall business has remained oriented towards working with multiple clients.
How does UV Software present itself on the market?
UV Software is visible and active on the market through several measures, including:
- its own website and online presence, for example on freelancing and social media platforms
- its own logo and business stationery such as business cards, letterheads and invoice documents
- acquisition of projects via intermediaries and platforms as well as via a personal network
- publications, technical articles and talks
- memberships in networks or associations for freelancers and technical professionals
Why is the work carried out in a freelance setup?
The freelance setup allows for a self-determined way of working.
Uwe Vogt decides how to develop, apply and offer his expertise on the market.
He deliberately works outside fixed corporate hierarchies, predefined career tracks and standardized personnel development schemes.
How is the freelance role reflected during project delivery?
During project work, care is taken to keep the role as an external freelancer clearly visible.
This includes an organizational separation from the client’s internal staff wherever reasonable, for example through independent planning responsibilities and dedicated communication channels.
The agreed scope of work is delivered and documented in a way that allows a clear professional and commercial attribution to Uwe Vogt and UV Software.
Performance, responsibility and remuneration remain transparent and clearly separable from internal roles at the client.
Which types of contracts does UV Software typically work under?
Depending on the project and the context, UV Software works either on the basis of a service contract or under a work contract with clearly defined deliverables.
The type and scope of services are agreed and documented before the project starts.
Last update: November 18, 2025