We make leaving Germany simple
Today, deregistration.de helps people handle their Abmeldung and the important follow-up formalities — digitally, clearly and from anywhere.
Important: deregistration.de and abmelden.de are the original brands of Expat Services UG — not abmelder.de or abmeldung.de.
What deregistration.de delivers today
Digital deregistration and follow-up formalities
Usable from abroad or before you leave
Plain language instead of bureaucratic jargon
Built on real-world experience since 2014
Follow us
Real answers
on YouTube, Instagram & LinkedIn.
On our channels we explain the topics that come up in the service every day — deregistration, taxes, insurance, leaving Germany. No marketing speak, just real answers.
Today
deregistration.de bundles deregistration and the key follow-up formalities into one clear digital starting point.
Who it's for
For people abroad or about to leave, who want to exit Germany correctly and without bureaucratic chaos.
Our approach
Plain language, real practice, and a next step that feels meaningful rather than merely formally correct.
40,000+
deregistrations since 2014
12 years
of experience
100%
money-back guarantee
4.9 ★
across 300+ reviews
The story behind it
How bureaucracy questions became a clear brand
It didn't start with a grand company vision, but with very concrete questions from international friends and expats dealing with German bureaucracy.
That need first became sympat.me, later expats.de. Over time it became clear that leaving Germany deserved its own, much stronger focus.
Today, deregistration.de isn't about the founder story — it's about the value for people who want to leave Germany cleanly and digitally.
Timeline
How deregistration.de evolved
through its key
turning points
Evolution
From the first expat offering, through the international leaving-Germany focus, to today's brands.
2014
Turning point
Started with sympat.me
Together with his sister, Oliver launches a first offering under sympat.me for expats and people with concrete questions about German bureaucracy. This later becomes expats.de.
2019
Turning point
Took over all shares
At the end of 2019, Oliver takes over all shares to develop the offering with more focus and align it more clearly with what users actually need.
2020
Turning point
deregistration.de launches
Driven by strong demand around leaving Germany, deregistration.de emerges as a dedicated international hub for emigration, deregistration and the questions that follow.
2021
Turning point
abmelden.de becomes a brand
abmelden.de establishes the German-facing brand visible today. Demand for digital handling grows sharply, especially under the changed conditions of the COVID period.
2025
Turning point
YouTube is added
The YouTube channel extends the website with explanations, context and practical guidance for people leaving Germany.
Why deregistration.de?
Our values
Four principles that every decision in the service has to live up to.
Personal
No matter where you come from or where you're going — everyone gets an individual service. Whether alone, with family, or with pets.
Online
We make German bureaucracy digital. Wherever you are, you can deregister with us online — in German and English.
Experts
Over 12 years of experience. Skip the research and rely on us. We walk you through the process step by step.
Simple
Our top priority: take the work off your plate and make German bureaucracy as simple as possible.
The team today
The people behind deregistration.de
After the story and timeline, you can see who carries the offering today: a small team with clear roles and direct responsibility.
Team
Max L.
Max L.
Operations Manager
Max handles all ongoing cases, quality control and customer communication. He is the direct point of contact for every customer enquiry.
Team
Louisa A.
Louisa A.
Content Marketing Manager
Louisa is responsible for content, topic preparation and editorial quality around deregistration, emigration and the key follow-up formalities.
Team
Beate R.
Beate R.
Authority Liaison
Beate handles in-person appointments in Berlin and is our expert for communicating with and responding to German government offices.
Where we've been mentioned
Thanks to all the editorial teams who have followed our story and our mission.
- Die Welt
- Berliner Morgenpost
- Frankfurter Rundschau
- Staatenlos.ch
Next step
Today, the next step leads back into the service
deregistration.de is here to give orientation and make the practical side easier. When you're ready to start, you'll find the right entry point here.
deregistration.de grew out of real problems and is still meant not just to explain, but to lead into the right service.