How to Choose a Business Account in Germany as a Freelancer (2020 Edition)
Traditional national banks, direct banks or one those 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? Every freelancer in Germany should avoid Scheinselbstständigkeit or ‘fake self employment’ at all costs. Here is what you should know about it. Scheinselbstständigkeit or fake self-employment in Germany is an inadvertent trap for freelancers and businesses. When caught – the status of the freelancer can be withdrawn and the client can be asked to pay social security contributions retroactively, which can sometimes run into massive figures. The regulation of freelancers with fake-self-employment in Germany has increased considerably in recent years. Despite this, it remains a grey area. So how do you know if you are involved as a fake-freelancer or scheinselbstständigkeit in Germany?…
7 Essential Tools & Insurances for Freelancers in Germany
Are you a freelancer in Germany or want to become self-employed soon? Here is an overview of essential tools and Insurances for Freelancers in Germany.
The Essential Guide to VAT for Freelancers in Germany
Are you a freelancer who needs to charge and register VAT to tax offices in Germany? With a number of taxes that freelancers have to deal with, VAT can be quite confusing. Here is A Guide to VAT for Freelancers in Germany. Everyone knows it. Everyone pays it. As a consumer, you see it on every item you purchase. You know that you cannot avoid it. 😉 We’re talking about the much confusing Value-Added Tax or VAT in Germany. But if you suddenly go from being a consumer to a freelancer or a self-employed person in Germany, you have to understand VAT more precisely, calculate it accurately, charge it…
How to Charge VAT as a Freelancer in Germany
Want to know how to create the German VAT invoices properly? Read here on how to correctly Charge VAT as a Freelancer in Germany.
Health Insurance for Freelancers in Germany (2020 Update)
Self-employed people in Germany are spoilt for choice when it comes to health insurance. Are you looking for health insurance for freelancers in Germany? Then read this overview of health insurances in Germany (and what might work best for you!).
