6 Facts About Advance VAT Return in Germany (Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung)
Are you a freelancer in Germany and charge VAT to your clients? Read this post to learn how to submit advance VAT return (Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung) in Germany.
How to (Easily!) File Tax Return in Germany for Under €50!
Need to file your annual German tax return soon? Make your expat taxes in Germany easy with these intuitive German tax return software. Learn more in this post.
Best English Accounting Software in Germany (2022 Update)
Like most non-German freelancers I have also suffered through hair-pulling moments while managing my accounts and taxes in Germany. However, life got much better, once I found out that there is plenty of English accounting software in Germany. Here is a summary of some of the accounting software for freelancers in Germany that support multiple languages.
Tax Tips For Bloggers in Germany – How to Tax Your Blog Income Like a Pro
Are you a blogger living in Germany earning an income from your blog? If yes, then read these tax tips for bloggers in Germany.
Are You A Freiberufler, Freelancer or Gewerbe in Germany
Do you want to be self-employment in Germany? Read to understand the differences between a Freiberufler (Freelancer) or Gewerbe in Germany?
6 Ways to Stay Financially Stable as a Freelancer in Germany
AKA how not to go broke as a business owner or freelancer in Germany. ;) Here are some of my top recommendations for staying one step ahead of natural calamities, freak accidents, non-paying clients or sudden sickness. And ensure that you can live a safe, and secure emotional and financial life in a foreign country. Some may call them necessary evil - but these essential insurances for freelancers in Germany can really keep you afloat in times of crisis.
All You Should Know About Corona Soforthilfe (Emergency Aid) For Freelancers in Germany
The German government is offering aid to help businesses, entrepreneurs and freelancers during corona crisis. Here is an overview of emergency aid for freelancers in Germany.
How to Deal With Unpaid Invoices in Germany? (AKA How to Send a Mahnung to Your Clients)
Last updated on March 30th, 2021 at 10:40 pm Is your German client not paying you? What is the official dunning procedure and etiquettes for unpaid invoices in Germany? Learn how to write a friendly reminder and Mahnung to your German client. !Don’t forget to download the payment reminder samples at the end of this post! The freelance life can be hard on bank accounts. Drastic irregular income makes solid budgeting almost impossible. Do you know what makes this even more difficult? Clients who don’t pay on time. Last fall I secured a large budget project with a corporate client. Long story short, after paying the first milestone promptly,…
How to Choose a Business Account in Germany as a Freelancer (2022 Edition)
Traditional national banks, direct banks or one of the new Fintechs apps offer a wide variety of business accounts in Germany. Which account suits you the best depends on many factors. Find out more in this post.
What is scheinselbstständigkeit or Fake Self-Employment in Germany (& How to Avoid it)?
What is Scheinselbstständigkeit or fake self-employment in Germany? Freelancers in Germany should avoid scheinselbstständigkeit. Here's why!
