Deregistering from Berlin can be a daunting task for expats or anyone leaving the city. It involves notifying various authorities and filing paperwork, which can be time-consuming and confusing, especially if you are not fluent in German. One of the most important things to remember… Read More »Abmeldung Berlin: All you need to know
Do you dream of retiring to sunny climes and enjoying a relaxed lifestyle? Have you always considered Panama, Thailand, or Portugal attractive destinations? – Then you are lucky because you can have your German pension transferred abroad. Relocating as a pensioner can be a great… Read More »Leaving Germany in retirement
Hundreds of thousands of Germans and people living in Germany emigrate yearly, either to neighboring countries or often outside Europe. Since the beginning of the pandemic, inflation, the Ukraine war, and even more, people have been considering relocating. If you want to know the most… Read More »Where to move: The best countries for expats
How many people emigrate from Germany every year? It isn’t unusual or anything new that germans and people living in Germany emigrate too. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people relocate from Germany. According to Statista, in 1991, just under 596,000 people left Germany. The… Read More »Reasons why people leave Germany
Who can get a pension refund in Germany? The German statutory pension insurance is not very inclined of refunding contributions. That is why you must meet particular requirements to have the pension refunded. Statutory pension insurance wants to prevent people from deciding prematurely to have… Read More »How to apply for pension refund Germany
Read all about how you can deregister your German address when you’re already living abroad here! What’s the fastest way to get a deregistration confirmation when living abroad? If you need a deregistration confirmation, the fastest way is generally to go directly to your responsible… Read More »Deregistering your German Address delayed
The processing times for residence deregistration depend on many factors We receive many inquiries about how long it takes the local citizen’s offices to process deregistration applications by Mail, and there is no universal answer here. The length of time it takes to process deregistration… Read More »German citizen’s offices processing times
The pandemic and German bureaucracy The Corona pandemic proves to be a great difficulty for German bureaucracy. The so-called “living organ” (that’s how Germans refer to their bureaucratic system), which can also be challenging for native citizens, is now bound to create even more difficulties.… Read More »Deregistering despite the pandemic
What you need to take care of when leaving Germany? You have spent some time in Germany, and now you decided it is time for you to leave. The ups and downs of this decision change rapidly, and any big move can seem overwhelming. Not… Read More »Leaving Germany: Ultimate Checklist
Forward your mail from Germany Pretty much everyone hates the hassle of moving. When you leave Germany, you must think of a thousand different things, like deregistration and forwarding mail to a new address. The forwarding services could also be helpful for you if you… Read More »Mail Forwarding from Germany
What is Elterngeld? Parental benefit supports parents who work less or not at all after birth to care for their child. Parental allowance is available for all mothers and fathers. With parental allowance, you can work up to 32 hours per week, and it is… Read More »Parental benefits in Germany
Broadcasting fee in Germany – ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice The so-called Rundfunkgebühr means “broadcasting fee.” The broadcasting contribution fee finances public broadcasting companies in Germany, and according to the Interstate Broadcasting corporation Agreement, they work on a public contract. The ARD ZDF Germany radio contribution… Read More »What is the Rundfunkbeitrag?
Child benefit payment in Germany Kindergeld is a payment that parents can claim from the German state. This child benefit payment ensures the essential provision for your children from birth until their 18th birthday. It primarily benefits families with small and medium incomes. During a… Read More »What is Kindergeld?
Quit an apartment in Germany The termination of a rental apartment is only valid in written form. As a rule, a statutory notice period of three months applies to tenants. However, a shorter period may be agreed upon in the lease. To meet the deadline,… Read More »Terminating my rental apartment
Deregister your car when leaving Germany Despite recent increases in cycling and a visible consolidation of public transport – at least until the corona pandemic in spring 2020 – passenger transport in Germany is dominated by car use. Cars have long been part of the… Read More »Owning a car in Germany
Moving internationally What you should consider, what service can you expect from internationally operating moving companies, and what costs will you incur? International moving companies also inform you about which handling options are available and which possibilities you have to compare prices for international moves.… Read More »Moving house internationally – tips for your relocation
Dissolve a household Death, nursing home, emigration – many reasons to dissolve a household: An overview of how best to declutter. The reasons for a household liquidation can be manifold, and it can involve the home of a deceased family member or when seniors move… Read More »Household liquidation – procedure & costs
Summary of trade deregistration in Germany: Everything necessary at a glance Section 14 of the German Trade Regulation Act states that you must immediately report changes to the trade. It also applies to the deregistration of a business. You must follow it up immediately. More… Read More »Deregistering your trade when leaving Germany
Cancel contracts when leaving Germany Have you lived in Germany for a few years and are currently planning to leave Germany? Then you have probably already noticed how much organizational effort is involved in such a move. We want to help you with this article… Read More »Cancelling contracts in Germany
Expat services – leaving Germany If you plan to leave Germany to start a new life, you must consider some things to avoid trouble. If you want to migrate correctly, you have to invest time in good planning. Maybe you’re moving abroad because of a… Read More »Deregistering your residence when leaving Germany
