Cars and driving in general are hugely popular in Germany. But that’s becoming less so among the younger generation, especially city dwellers. Despite their love of the car as a symbol of independence, Germans in major urban centres especially are embracing the...
Having a job in Germany will result in you paying various forms of social security contributions. These are automatically deducted from your monthly payslip. If you’re self-employed, then social security in Germany works somewhat differently – see below. In case...
If you’ve just moved to Germany, you’ll not only want to know your gross salary, but how also much you’ll get to take home as your net monthly or annual pay. This part is essential to help you decide whether it’s a good enough salary for you to live...
Understanding German tax can be daunting. From submitting a tax return, to understanding which tax class you fit into, right the way through to figuring out the tax deductions on your German payslip, there’s a lot to get your head around. An important part of this...
While you don’t need to be fluent upon arrival, if you’re looking to settle longer term in Germany, you will need to learn some German. Outside of Berlin, Germany often doesn’t go out of its way to accommodate non-German speakers, and Germans will...
Disclaimer: Live Work Germany does not condone piracy. Artists and copyright holders should be supported, and piracy is illegal in Germany. The following guide is solely for information purposes. If you want to download or stream copyrighted material in Germany, then...
Cycling is hugely popular in Germany, both for leisure and as a means of urban transport. With well-maintained cycle path networks and stunning scenery, Germany offers a great environment for cycling. The urban cycle infrastructure is well equipped to handle your...
If you’re moving to Germany on a job seeker visa or to study, you may have heard the term “Blocked Account” or Sperrkonto. Essentially, this refers to a special kind of bank account used to prove your financial independence to the German authorities. We’ve...
Learning German is tough. With its gendered nouns, enormous compound words and confusing clusters of consonants, it can seem like an intimidating language. We already showed you some ways where you can start learning German for free through using online resources....
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