The majority of the countries adopted a self-assessment regime for income taxation. US- or British citizens for example have to file their income tax return and calculate their tax burden. On this basis the income tax has to be paid. In Germany the system is different. The taxpayer has to file an income tax return.
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When searching for a home in Germany, tenants will face terms such as “Kaltmiete”, “Warmmiete” or “Nebenkosten”. This blog article provides you with all the basic knowledge concerning components of housing costs. Terminology Kaltmiete („cold rent/net rent“) The cold rent represents the price of the living space, basically the amount of money you pay to
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In Germany all cars taking part in traffic must have a valid vehicle registration, this blog article provides necessary information on the process. Local cars Pre-owned vehicles You just purchased a car, made a great deal and want to hop in right away. But before doing so, your new vehicle must go through the registration
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Child benefit is paid for all children up to the age of 18 who are either a resident of or habitually resident in Germany. For each child, parents receive a monthly allowance regardless of their income: Amount of child benefit / 2017 / 2018 for the first child / 192 € / 194 € for
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How to verify that your degree is recognized in Germany for visa purposes The recognition of your foreign university degree is often required for securing an Employment Visa, Job Seeker Visa or EU Blue Card for Germany. When applying for a visa, your university degree may have to be evaluated to make sure, it is
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