Ehegattensplitting Explained – How to File Joint Taxes in Germany?
What is Ehegattensplitting in Germany and how can married couples file joint taxes? Learn more about taxes for married couples in Germany.
Kleinunternehmer and Kleinunternehmerregelung Explained
Who is a Kleinunternehmer in Germany? What is Kleinunternehmerregelung? How does a Kleinunternehmer pays taxes and how do they invoice a client as a small business? Learn more in this post.
German Freelancer Taxes – Which Tax Reports Freelancers Submit in Germany?
Paying taxes as a freelancer in Germany should not be as scary as it sounds. For most of us, it is only a matter of understanding the basics of the German tax system and language barrier. Learn all about German freelancer taxes in this post.
German Freelancer Taxes – VAT, Steuer-ID, Freelance Tax ID Explained
Figuring out your German freelancer tax ID is the first step for starting your self-employment in Germany. Let’s learn about all about tax IDs for freelancers in Germany.
German Freelancer Taxes – How to File Taxes as a Freelancer in Germany
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!
What is Advance VAT Return in Germany (Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung)
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.
How to (Easily!) File Tax Return in Germany for Under €50!
Need to file your annual German tax return soon? Make your expat taxes in Germany easy with these intuitive German tax return software. Learn more in this post.
Best English Accounting Software in Germany (2025 Update)
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 – 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.
Are You A Freiberufler, Freelancer or Gewerbe in Germany
Do you want to be self-employment in Germany? Read to understand the differences between a Freiberufler (Freelancer) or Gewerbe 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… How to Deal With Unpaid Invoices in Germany? (AKA How to Send a Mahnung to Your Clients)
What is scheinselbstständigkeit or Fake Self-Employment in Germany (& How to Avoid it)?
What is Scheinselbstständigkeit or fake self-employment in Germany? Freelancers in Germany should avoid scheinselbstständigkeit. Here’s why!