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Radio Tax Germany: What is the Rundfunkbeitrag?

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Broadcasting fee in Germany – ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (GEZ) The Rundfunkbeitrag, commonly known as the “broadcasting fee or radio Tax” plays a crucial role in financing public broadcasting companies in Germany. Administered by the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice (GEZ), the broadcasting fee (“Rundfunkbeitrag”) is… Read More »Radio Tax Germany: What is the Rundfunkbeitrag?

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Rental contract cancellation

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The rental contract cancellation is only effective if it is made in writing. As a rule, tenants are subject to a statutory notice period of three months. However, a shorter notice period can also be agreed in the tenancy agreement. To comply with the notice… Read More »Rental contract cancellation

Leaving Germany: Your 11-Step Checklist

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Youโ€™ve spent some time in Germany, and now youโ€™ve decided itโ€™s time to move on. Whether youโ€™re leaving Germany permanently or just leaving Germany temporarily, the process comes with many highs and lows, and any major relocation can feel overwhelming. Youโ€™re not only leaving behind… Read More »Leaving Germany: Your 11-Step Checklist

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Reasons why people leave Germany

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How many people emigrate from Germany every year? Emigration from Germany is nothing new. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people leave the country, around a quarter of whom have German citizenship. According to the Federal Statistical Office, almost 596,000 people emigrated from Germany in… Read More »Reasons why people leave Germany

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German Deregistration Confirmation

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Do you want to leave Germany to start a new chapter? Then you can’t avoid deregistering your place of residence. This is a necessary step when you leave Germany. The deregistration certificate confirms that your permanent residence in Germany has ended. This certificate is also… Read More »German Deregistration Confirmation

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Mail Forwarding from Germany

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Mail Forwarding from Germany Forward your mail when you move Moving house – especially to another country – often involves a lot of effort. Countless things have to be organized: deregistering your place of residence, terminating contracts and, last but not least, forwarding your mail… Read More »Mail Forwarding from Germany

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Business deregistration Germany

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Moving to another country offers many entrepreneurs the exciting opportunity to open up new markets and gain valuable international experience. But before the move can begin and the company can continue to operate in its new location, there are a number of administrative tasks to… Read More »Business deregistration Germany

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Deregistration Dรผsseldorf: Deregister your Residence online!

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Dรผsseldorf, the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, is a cosmopolitan center, with approximately 620,000 residents (2023), and one of the significant cities in Germany. Despite its rich culture and modern appeal, many people decide to emigrate from the city each year. In 2022 alone, approximately 50,000… Read More »Deregistration Dรผsseldorf: Deregister your Residence online!

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Leaving Germany in retirement

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Do you dream of moving to the sun in your old age and enjoying a relaxed lifestyle? Panama, Thailand or Portugal have always been attractive destinations for you? – Then rejoice, because in principle you can have your German pension transferred abroad. Emigrating as a… Read More »Leaving Germany in retirement

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Relocating from Germany with kids

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Emigrating as a family, especially with children, can be an exciting and enriching experience, but it also brings with it some challenges. Careful preparation and choosing the right country are crucial to meeting the needs of the family. According to the โ€œBest Countries Ranking 2024โ€… Read More »Relocating from Germany with kids