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...
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...
This is a constantly changing marketplace, and there are always new deals and products on the horizon. We do our best to keep this article up-to-date! For complete transparency, check the date at the top for when we last updated the article. What is the right German...
Buying a used car in Germany usually starts with searching online. The two most popular used car trading portals are mobile.de and autoscout24.de. These both allow you to search by postcode, make, model, year of registration, mileage and several other popular...
Podcasts are a fantastic resource simply because they are so versatile. We’ll cover a range of podcasts for beginner’s German as well as resources for more advanced learners of the German language. Due to podcasts being (obviously) skewed towards...
Apps are an incredibly diverse and versatile way to teach yourself German. They range from a gamified language learning experience through to simple reference tools for vocabulary training, verb conjugation and noun declension and online dictionaries. Cost-wise, they...
YouTube is a great medium to learn German. Video content generally tends to be more “sticky” than trying to learn vocabulary or grammar from a book or a mobile app. Sure, it has its downsides. You can’t watch a YouTube video while walking the dog or...
You’re able to register as a freelancer in Germany even if you don’t have permanent residency. Temporary residence permit holders may need to make a trip to the Ausländerbehörde though, to have freelancing or self-employment added to your...
Many banks in Germany charge a monthly administration fee for the pleasure of you holding an account (Girokonto in German). This article aims to save you time and money! We’re going to take a look at 4 popular banks among the expat community offering FREE...
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