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    German Visa

    How to get a PR in Germany as a Freelancer

    June 8, 2021 /

    Last updated on February 1st, 2022 at 04:46 pm Wondering how to get a PR in Germany? If you are a freelancer in Germany considering staying here permanently, read how you can qualify and apply for a German permanent residency (PR).    In 2021, I will be able to apply for a permanent residency in Germany. Here is what I learned during this process and what you need to be able to qualify for a German permanent resident permit. This is the process for Bayern. It is possible that other states may have some of their own conditions to apply for a PR in Germany.   1) FAQs about Permanent…

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    Yamini
  • paying freelancer taxes in germany
    Finance,  Work in Germany

    German Freelancer Taxes – How to File Taxes as a Freelancer in Germany

    July 20, 2020 /

    Want to know how to submit freelancer taxes in Germany? Learn how you can easily file taxes as a freelancer in Germany - all by yourself in simple English and without spending thousands of euros!

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    Yamini
  • Advance VAT return in Germany
    Finance,  Work in Germany

    6 Facts About Advance VAT Return in Germany (Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung)

    May 31, 2020 /

    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.

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    Yamini
  • English accounting software in germany
    Work in Germany,  Finance

    Best English Accounting Software in Germany (2022 Update)

    May 6, 2020 /

    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. 

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    Yamini
  • Corona Emergency Aid For Freelancers in Germany
    Finance,  Legal,  Work in Germany

    All You Should Know About Corona Soforthilfe (Emergency Aid) For Freelancers in Germany

    March 20, 2020 /

    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.

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    Yamini
  • sending mahnung in German
    Finance,  Legal,  Work in Germany

    How to Deal With Unpaid Invoices in Germany? (AKA How to Send a Mahnung to Your Clients)

    March 15, 2020 /

    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,…

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    Yamini
  • Scheinselbstständigkeit or Fake Self-Employment in Germany
    Finance,  Work in Germany

    What is scheinselbstständigkeit or Fake Self-Employment in Germany (& How to Avoid it)?

    February 21, 2020 /

    What is Scheinselbstständigkeit or fake self-employment in Germany? Freelancers in Germany should avoid scheinselbstständigkeit. Here's why!

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    Yamini
  • Fragebogen zur Steuerlichen Erfassung English 2020
    Finance,  Work in Germany

    Fill Fragebogen zur Steuerlichen Erfassung 2022: A Line by Line English Guide

    December 3, 2019 /

    Do you want to register yourself as a freelancer in Germany? Here is a line by line  'how to fill Fragebogen zur Steuerlichen Erfassung' 2022 guide in English.

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    Yamini
  • Filing taxes in Germany as an expat
    Legal,  Finance

    When Should You Consider Getting a Steuerberater in Germany

    February 8, 2018 /

    Should you hire a Steuerberater for your German freelance tax return? What is the cost of a Steuerberater in Germany? And what are your alternatives besides hiring a tax consultant in Germany? Lean more in this article.

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    Yamini

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