How to (Easily!) File Expat Taxes in Germany
Need to file your taxes in Germany soon? It is totally possible to file your taxes DIY or without professional help by an expensive German tax advisor. Learn how to easily and painlessly file your expat taxes in Germany! In one of my older posts, I compared three ways expats can get help with their tax return in Germany. Outsourcing accounting to a professional is the most popular way of doing taxes in Germany, however, it can also be very expensive to hire an English speaking tax advisor in Germany. Thankfully, there are some cheaper alternatives for dealing with expat taxes in Germany. Did you know that not…
Best English Accounting Software in Germany 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.
Tax Tips For Bloggers in Germany 2020 – 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.
How to Deal With Unpaid Invoices in Germany? (AKA How to Send a Mahnung to Your Clients)
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, they missed the payment deadline for the second and…
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 When caught – the status of the freelancer can be withdrawn and the client can be asked to pay social security contributions retroactively, which can sometimes run into massive figures.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.
