In our blog, we answer the most frequently asked questions about employment subject to social insurance contributions in Germany.
- German tax classes - The German tax classes As a single person resident in Germany, you are automatically in tax class 1. This is another reason why it is advisable to register your place of residence in Germany. However, because you do not establish a residence in Germany, you are only considered to have limited income tax liability in… Weiterlesen
- Vacation days for employees in Germany - How many vacation days are provided for employees in Germany each year? Minimum vacation The Federal Leave Act stipulates a minimum leave period of 24 working days, whereby it is assumed that Saturday is a working day. Based on a 5-day week from Monday to Friday, this results in 30 days minimum vacation, which corresponds… Weiterlesen
- Earning opportunities in Germany - Earning opportunities in Germany Please note that the gross monthly salary is always specified in the employment contract. Social security contributions and taxes are automatically deducted from this salary before you receive the money. So you don't get "cash in hand" what is in your contract, but about 30-40% less. How many social security contributions… Weiterlesen
- The German employment contract - The German employment contract - What do I need to consider? You will usually receive a fully pre-formulated employment contract in which only a few points are negotiable. As this is therefore a contract that resembles general terms and conditions, numerous restrictions apply to the employer. In particular, the contract cannot unilaterally and unreasonably disadvantage… Weiterlesen
- Registration of residence in Germany - Registering your place of residence in Germany To take up employment in Germany, it is advisable to register officially with the municipality or city in which you have found permanent accommodation. Nevertheless, EU citizens are generally not obliged to establish residence in Germany if they will only be working in Germany for a few months… Weiterlesen
- Working in Germany – Required documents for EU citizens - In Deutschland arbeiten - Erforderliche Dokumente für EU-Bürger:innen Wenn Sie aus einem EU-Staat, bzw. einem EWR-Staat stammen, benötigen Sie in Deutschland keine Arbeitserlaubnis, das heißt Sie dürfen ohne Einschränkungen eine Beschäftigung aufnehmen. Es ist also KEIN Antrag auf Aufenthaltsgenehmigung bzw. auf Arbeitserlaubnis bei dem für Sie zuständigen Landratsamt bzw. Regierungspräsidium erforderlich. Sie benötigen KEIN Visum… Weiterlesen