Car sharing is becoming an increasingly viable alternative to buying a car in Germany. Expats or any foreigners who plan to stay in Germany for a short term or anyone who wants to save money can benefit from car sharing services and save up on rising fuel prices in Germany.
Have you been asked for a Schufa certificate? But exactly is it Schufa credit check and how does it work? And where can you get Schufa in Germany? Learn more in this post.
Nearly 85% of Germans have private liability insurance. Let’s take a look at why private liability insurance for expats in Germany is a must-have for any foreigner living in this country.
Are you planning to live in Germany for long term? If you are a freelancer in Germany then you might want to start thinking of a proper pension scheme. Let’s take a detailed look at pension for freelancers in Germany.
Need to file your annual German tax return soon? Make your expat taxes in Germany easy with these intuitive German tax return software. Learn more in this post.
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.
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.
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.