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The sustainable way to move internationally

The sustainable way to move internationally
Drivers with traffic violations could face ban across all 27 EU countries

Drivers with traffic violations could face ban across all 27 EU countries
Common tax mistakes expats make with their GmbH (and how to avoid them)

Common tax mistakes expats make with their GmbH (and how to avoid them)
How to master spring cleaning: 10 tips from the experts

How to master spring cleaning: 10 tips from the experts
How to save money (and save on your taxes) in Germany

How to save money (and save on your taxes) in Germany
April 2025: 8 changes affecting expats in Germany

April 2025: 8 changes affecting expats in Germany
Deutsche Bahn posts another huge loss and record low punctuality rate

Deutsche Bahn posts another huge loss and record low punctuality rate
How to find the best mortgage rates in Germany

How to find the best mortgage rates in Germany
EU: People in Germany should stockpile 3 days of emergency supplies

EU: People in Germany should stockpile 3 days of emergency supplies
Concerns for German car industry as Trump slaps 25% tariff on imports

Concerns for German car industry as Trump slaps 25% tariff on imports
Foreign students bring multi-billion-euro net gain to German economy

Foreign students bring multi-billion-euro net gain to German economy
Are tourists avoiding Mecklenburg-Vorpommern because locals voted AfD?

Are tourists avoiding Mecklenburg-Vorpommern because locals voted AfD?

New in Germany? Not sure where to start?

First things first, let’s get the basics sorted. Here are some useful guides to get you started.

Registration in Germany

If you will be staying in Germany for longer than three months, you need to register your address (anmelden) at...
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Banking in Germany: How to open a German bank account

As an expat in Germany, one of the first steps in setting up your life will be to open up...
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Residence permit in Germany

If you want to live and work in Germany as an expat, you may need to apply for a residence...
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Health insurance in Germany

The health insurance (Krankenversicherung) system in Germany is universal, meaning that by law everyone has to take out cover. There...
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Private health insurance in Germany (Private Krankenversicherung)

German health insurance is based on two systems. Private health insurance is the second of those systems, and currently covers...
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Private insurance in Germany

Whilst anyone living and working in Germany is obliged to contribute to health insurance and other parts of the German...
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Language schools in Germany

If you’ve recently moved to Germany, you’ll perhaps be thinking about brushing up on some of your language skills. Learning...
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Mobile telephony in Germany

As with most countries in the world, expats in Germany who want to communicate with friends and family have the choice...
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Home utilities in Germany: Energy, Water & Internet

If you’re relocating to Germany for the first time, or just moving to a new address, setting up home utilities...
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Remote work in Germany: What are your rights and obligations?

Remote work in Germany: What are your rights and obligations?
Germany updates travel advice for US after citizens held at border

Germany updates travel advice for US after citizens held at border
Shops in Germany push for more freedom to open on Sundays

Shops in Germany push for more freedom to open on Sundays
CDU & SPD agree to continue Deutschlandticket - with price increase from 2027

CDU & SPD agree to continue Deutschlandticket - with price increase from 2027

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