Electric scooters in Germany

How to ride an electric scooter (E-Scooter) in Germany and not get fined? Don't forget to take out insurance and get a new license plate starting March 1, 2024. This rule has been in effect in Germany since June 15, 2019. Keep in mind that the color of the license plate changes every year, so you cannot drive last year’s black ones. This will only show that you have […]

Additional dental insurance Zahnzusatzversicherung

Zahnzusatzversicherung

Today, it is important for every person to have strong, white, even teeth. And it's not just a health issue. This is a good mood and self-confidence. Smiling attracts people, inspires confidence and relieves stress. Unfortunately, only daily hygiene procedures cannot protect our teeth from caries, tartar, and age-related damage. In order to protect your healthy white […]

Termination of the contract: Kündigung or Widerruf. Differences

Kündigung or Widerruf

Termination of the contract: Kündigung or Widerruf. Differences. For many, these two words are synonymous, but this is not entirely true. Although the result of their application is the termination of the contract. And now in more detail. ➡️ Kündigung This is the termination of the contract at the initiative of one of the parties, according to the conditions in the contract. Those. if you have a contract for 1 year, so that it does not automatically renew for another […]

Discounts on German railways

DB Bahncard 25

25% discount card for children and teenagers for only 9€ one-time! Discounts on German railways. The vast majority of long-distance trains are operated by Deutsche Bahn. And everyone has the opportunity to get a discount on DB tickets. To do this you will need to purchase a BahnCard. Today we will talk about cards that provide discounts of 25%, 50% and even 100%. BahnCard […]

Animal insurance in Germany

Haustiere Insurance

“Veterinarians in Germany are more valuable than gold” And this is true! Especially considering the news that from November 22, veterinary services will become more expensive. After all, the GOT prices established by law have not been completely revised for more than 20 years. On average, the cost of a routine veterinary examination for dogs will increase from €13,47 to €40,41, and for cats from €8,98 to […]

Postage costs from 2022

Deutsche Post-main

Postage rates from 2022. Deutsche Post changed rates on January 1, 2022. 🟢 Standard letters ✉️ to €0,85 🟢 Medium letters ✉️ to €1,00 🟢 Large letters ✉️ to €1,60 🟢 Maxi letters ✉️ to €2,75 🟢 Postcards have risen the most, from 0,60 to 0,70, 500 € 🟢 Bücher- 📖 und Warensendung 1,90 from XNUMX to […]

Dogs and cats in Germany

Hunde und Katzen in Germany

Germans love pets and they also love laws that work well for them. Today we decided to share with animal lovers the rules regarding cats and dogs in Germany. If you are a dog owner, be aware that in Germany: The dog must be walked, it must not sit permanently in a kennel or apartment. Spiked collars are prohibited. Walk […]

What does the state health insurance (Gesetzlich Krankenversicherung) pay for?

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What does public health insurance pay for? In short, everything except what it doesn’t pay for 🙂 We help to conclude state health insurance in one of the best state cash desks in Germany. See the offer What does the state medical insurance NOT pay for? Some services of psychologists If you are undergoing treatment and plan to make adjustments, get a provisional bill from the doctor and send it to the insurance […]

Mandatory pension contributions for the self-employed

self-employed pension

We answer a frequently asked question – mandatory pension contributions for the self-employed. The self-employed include selbständiger and Freiberufler. Since 2019, the government has been discussing the topic of making pension contributions mandatory for the self-employed. Currently, for most entrepreneurs, contributions are voluntary. There are professions for which deductions have always been mandatory, but we are sure these lucky ones already know about it. […]