Zoll will be able to seize assets without a criminal case
On 12 August 2026 the federal cabinet approved a bill giving German customs the right to seize assets of questionable origin –…
Exchange of driving licence in Germany
С 18 августа 2026 года украинские водительские права меняются на немецкие без экзаменов — ни теории, ни вождения.…
Work visas for Germany and their types
If you have decided to come to Germany for the purpose of long-term residence, you need to obtain a national type D visa. It differs...
How to get German citizenship
From 27 June 2024, German citizenship is granted after five years of legal residence instead of the previous eight, and renouncing…
Recognition of a degree in Germany
Diploma recognition is the official response of a German authority to a single question: is your education equivalent to the German one? From this...
Opportunity Card
From 1 June 2024, it is possible to obtain a Chancenkarte for fast-track entry into Germany. Given the huge demand for qualified…
What is the difference between Steuer-ID and Steuernummer...
Steuer-ID and Steuernummer are constantly confused — and with good reason: both translate as «tax number», both come from the tax office,…
10 useless insurances in Germany
The right choice of insurance policies is the key to effective savings. But how can you navigate all the nuances if you are not an expert...
You will definitely be paying for this in…
YOU WILL DEFINITELY BE PAYING FOR THIS IN GERMANY🇩🇪 ⠀ The only question is: «How much?». If you are still figuring out who owes what...
Where to look for a job in Germany?
Updated: August 2026. Where to actually look for a job in Germany, how large portals differ, what to do if you are still…
AI in migration authorities: the cabinet approves the KIMVG
On 29 July 2026 the federal cabinet approved a bill on the use of artificial intelligence in migration administration – the KI-Migrationsverwaltungsgesetz (KIMVG).…
What changes in Germany from August 2026…
August in Germany is a month when several unrelated rules take effect at once: two health insurers raise their contributions, old…
Uncomfortable questions for IT professionals in Germany
I collected the trickiest questions about IT – the ones people usually do not ask out loud – and put them…
What changes in Germany from July 2026…
A whole package of changes took effect on 1 July 2026 – many German laws tie…
June 2026 news
If May was a month of public holidays, then in June the summer cultural season begins in Germany: festivals, open-airs, music, broadcasts…
Paragraph 25
Section 24 of the German Residence Act imposes a number of restrictions on foreigners staying in the country. It regulates…
February 2026 news
Key changes in social benefits and labour law began in January, and in February these changes continue to affect...
Main changes in Germany in 2026
January in Germany is a month of pause and quiet. After the festive period, there is less hustle and bustle, fewer queues, and less external noise...
October 2025 news
October 2025 in Germany is a month of change. Banks, healthcare, technology, politics, ecology — everything is affected by new rules. And,…
September 2025 news
The summer months are behind us now, and we are greeted by the Goldener September – a sunny and gentle Indian summer (Altweibersommer). After…
Tax classes
Everyone working in Germany has a tax bracket (Lohnsteuerklasse). Why are tax brackets needed? Whichever tax bracket you...
How long you can be off sick in Germany – timeframes…
If an employee falls ill, the employer continues to pay their salary.
August 2025 news
From August, a whole series of significant changes are coming into force in Germany and the European Union, affecting a wide variety of areas —
State pension in Germany
The German state pension system through Deutsche Rentenversicherung ensures the financial stability of citizens in old age, as well as supporting them in...
July 2025 news
From 1 July 2025, changes come into force in Germany affecting key areas of life — from pensions...
June 2025 news
June 2025 promises to be a busy month for residents of Germany: from changes to the pension system and digital rights…
April 2025 news
April 2025 will bring a number of important changes to legislation, medicine, transport and digitalisation in Germany. In addition, this…
How to file a tax return in Germany yourself
Doing your tax return (Steuererklärung) in Germany seems like a complex task, especially if you are self-employed or have multiple sources of income….
How to learn German and integrate into...
Learning a language is one of the main steps towards successful integration into a new country. German might seem difficult, but...
March 2025 news
March 2025 in Germany promises to be eventful, and not only because a new government has been formed and...
Financial security for retired women in...
Financial security in retirement is the key to a calm and free life. However, women in Germany face a whole…
Renting accommodation in Germany
Renting accommodation in Germany is a complex process with many nuances, ranging from finding an apartment and signing the contract…
Everything you need to know about Vermögenswirksame Leistungen
How to grow capital with the help of your employer and the state. Vermögenswirksame Leistungen (VL) is an excellent bonus that many employers…
February 2025 news
February in Germany brings many interesting events that warm up the final winter days. Exhibitions, premieres and more are expected in cultural life…
News 2025
2025 promises to be a year full of events and changes affecting all areas of life in Germany. In this article…
December 2024 news
December is not only a time of pre-Christmas hustle and bustle and a festive atmosphere, but also a month packed with important events and changes…
UniApply admission guide
University admissions in Germany open up unique opportunities for students from all over the world. This country attracts with its high quality...
November 2024 news
Every month in Germany brings new changes that affect our lives. This review gathers the key changes of November,…
October 2024 news
October 2024 promises to be a busy month for residents of Germany, with many new developments and interesting events. Table of contents New issues…
Freelancer's Handbook in Germany
Contents Preliminary information. Last updated: 02.05.2026. Internal links, external sources and key tax figures for 2026 have been checked:…
