meldeg
English looking for information about Germany
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Abmeldung/Taxes - BER Apartment - Living in London by matt3181
I keep getting contradictory information here, so hoping someone can help.I'm a German and UK citizen and have an apartment in Berlin that I use when visiting. I was told by a border agent a few years ago that, as a German citizen that owns an ...
Ps: my case was super complicated, even the finance dept here was confused. I spoke to wolfgang dietrich, his English is good, and he was a great help:https://www.muenster-stb.de/en/our-services/international-tax-law/ Read More
Abmeldung/Taxes - BER Apartment - Living in London by matt3181
I keep getting contradictory information here, so hoping someone can help.I'm a German and UK citizen and have an apartment in Berlin that I use when visiting. I was told by a border agent a few years ago that, as a German citizen that owns an ...
Hi there we moved to Germany from the UK a couple of years ago. I've had a LOT of tax issues. From my personal experience, living and registered in germany, but having had uk income, this was a total disaster, like your German tax advisor warned ... Read More
First18 months in Germany after living in USA by Vanja Bobic
I have lived in 3 countries so far in my life. 25y in Serbia, 7y in USA and 1,5 in Germany! Comparing to Serbia, Germany is financially way better. Health care and education can not be compared. But when it comes to paperwork, getting anything done ...
Try and find a financial advisor: finanzberater. S/he will be able to find you an insurance most likely, and you do not pay them, as they get paid by the insurance companies/banks etc. I use them for all our insurances, loans etc. Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Germany by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
Tom, my first impression was also that the 1st reply was a drunken rant. Totally agree with Beppi, I lived in several countries, and foreigners ALWAYS complain it's hard to get to know the locals. Of course it's 'hard'. They have ... Read More
Kitchens in German rentals by meldeg
Hello there, I've been looking online at rental accommodation in Bonn, and noticed that some come without a kitchen fitted. Is it common in Germany to having to move your own kitchen into your rental? Any tips on where to get affordable ...
Thanks Beppie, that's very helpful! Read More
Kitchens in German rentals
Hello there, I've been looking online at rental accommodation in Bonn, and noticed that some come without a kitchen fitted. Is it common in Germany to having to move your own kitchen into your rental? Any tips on where to get affordable ... Read More
English speaking public schools? by JohnSKi
My wife and I are looking into moving to Cologne this summer. We have a 5th and 6th and grader. I've seen some posts on the different Private schools but was wondering if anyone knows if the public school system has any english schools. We look ...
Thanks Cynic! Someone is checking the schools out for us next week :) Read More
English speaking public schools? by JohnSKi
My wife and I are looking into moving to Cologne this summer. We have a 5th and 6th and grader. I've seen some posts on the different Private schools but was wondering if anyone knows if the public school system has any english schools. We look ...
Hi Cynic, Thanks for the reply. Yes, German or Dutch with a Yorkshire accent will be pretty funny! What I understand from you reply: Not to worry and sending my daughter to an all German speaking school should be fine. I just do not want her to ... Read More
English speaking public schools? by JohnSKi
My wife and I are looking into moving to Cologne this summer. We have a 5th and 6th and grader. I've seen some posts on the different Private schools but was wondering if anyone knows if the public school system has any english schools. We look ...
We are not considering private education, and the bi-lingual school is a normal state school. Just wondering if half german input is going to be enough for her to get upto speed in the language... Thanks very much for the input! Read More
English speaking public schools? by JohnSKi
My wife and I are looking into moving to Cologne this summer. We have a 5th and 6th and grader. I've seen some posts on the different Private schools but was wondering if anyone knows if the public school system has any english schools. We look ...
Thanks for the comforting advice Tom. I have no idea what her language aptitude is, but yes, I am aware of her being more flexible to learning a new one, as a result of being bi-lingual already. I actually never doubted her ability, it's also ... Read More
Living in Germany but working remotely for UK company - help needed! by klick
I have just moved from England to Germany to be with my partner and my UK company has luckily agreed to me working remotely (as long as nothing impacts them!). I have still fully employed by my UK company, earning a UK salard and paying UK taxes. ...
Thanks for letting me know! Read More
Living in Germany but working remotely for UK company - help needed! by klick
I have just moved from England to Germany to be with my partner and my UK company has luckily agreed to me working remotely (as long as nothing impacts them!). I have still fully employed by my UK company, earning a UK salard and paying UK taxes. ...
Dear John, Not sure if you still deal with things like this - I am in a similar situation: Not married to my partner, we have 2 kids. Moving to Germany later in the year, and he will have public insurance through his job in Cologne. I have a ... Read More
English speaking public schools? by JohnSKi
My wife and I are looking into moving to Cologne this summer. We have a 5th and 6th and grader. I've seen some posts on the different Private schools but was wondering if anyone knows if the public school system has any english schools. We look ...
Hi there, We are moving from London to Bonn later in the year, and I am deciding what sort of school to send my 8 year old daughter to. She does not speak any German, but is bilingual (Dutch-English), so in that respect has an advantage. However, ... Read More