Like most non-German freelancers I have also suffered through hair-pulling moments while managing my accounts and taxes in Germany. However, life got much better, once I found out that there is plenty of English accounting software in Germany. Here is a summary of some of the accounting software for freelancers in Germany that support multiple languages.
Are you a blogger living in Germany earning an income from your blog? If yes, then read these tax tips for bloggers in Germany.
Do you want to be self-employment in Germany? Read to understand the differences between a Freiberufler (Freelancer) or Gewerbe in Germany?
AKA how not to go broke as a business owner or freelancer in Germany. 😉 Here are some of my top recommendations for staying one step ahead of natural calamities, freak accidents, non-paying clients or sudden sickness. And ensure that you can live a safe, and secure emotional and financial life in a foreign country. Some may call them necessary evil – but these essential insurances for freelancers in Germany can really keep you afloat in times of crisis.
The German government is offering aid to help businesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers during corona crisis. Here is an overview of emergency aid for freelancers in Germany.
Is your German client not paying you? What is the official dunning procedure and etiquettes for unpaid invoices in Germany? Learn how to write a friendly reminder and Mahnung to your German client. !Don’t forget… How to Deal With Unpaid Invoices in Germany? (AKA How to Send a Mahnung to Your Clients)
Traditional national banks, direct banks or one of the new Fintechs apps offer a wide variety of business accounts in Germany. Which account suits you the best depends on many factors. Find out more in this post.
What is Scheinselbstständigkeit or fake self-employment in Germany? Freelancers in Germany should avoid scheinselbstständigkeit. Here’s why!
Are you a freelancer in Germany or want to become self-employed soon? Here is an overview of essential tools and Insurances for Freelancers in Germany.
Are you a freelancer who needs to charge and report VAT in Germany? With a number of taxes that freelancers have to deal with, VAT can be quite confusing. Here is a Guide to VAT for freelancers in Germany.
Are you a freelancer intending to work with clients in Germany, EU or outside the EU? Read here on how to correctly Charge VAT as a Freelancer in Germany to your international clients.
Do you want to register yourself as a freelancer in Germany? Here is a line by line ‘how to fill Fragebogen zur Steuerlichen Erfassung’ 2025 guide in English.