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Articles tagged with "Finance"

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The Abolition of 'Non-Dom' Status: Tax Implications for Expats in April 2026
Taxes Filing——

The Abolition of 'Non-Dom' Status: Tax Implications for Expats in April 2026

The rain against the floor-to-ceiling windows of a Penthouse in Nine Elms does not sound different than it did in 2024,...

Filing Taxes 2026: The New Home Office Flat Rate (Home-Office-Pauschale)
Taxes Filing——

Filing Taxes 2026: The New Home Office Flat Rate (Home-Office-Pauschale)

In a sun-drenched Altbau in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg, the hum of a high-end espresso machine competes with the rhythmic...

Schufa Score 2.0: Changes to Credit Rating Algorithms in 2026
Banking Money——

Schufa Score 2.0: Changes to Credit Rating Algorithms in 2026

Marc-André, a 42-year-old vice president of engineering for a Tier-1 American fintech firm, arrived in Berlin in late 20...

Studying in Germany: The Increased 'Blocked Account' Amount for 2026
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Studying in Germany: The Increased 'Blocked Account' Amount for 2026

In a dimly lit cafe on Berlin’s Sonnenallee, the ritual is the same every semester. A group of international students, l...

Buying Property: How 2026 Interest Rates Are Changing the German Market
Home Ownership Property——

Buying Property: How 2026 Interest Rates Are Changing the German Market

Inside a sterile, wood-paneled notary’s office on Berlin’s Friedrichstraße, the silence is heavier than it was three yea...

Understanding the 'Bürgergeld' Adjustments for January 2026
Career & Jobs——

Understanding the 'Bürgergeld' Adjustments for January 2026

The evening light over the Spree River filters through the glass dome of the Reichstag, casting long shadows over a city...

Pension Points: How the 2026 Contribution Hike Affects Your Future Payout
Banking Money——

Pension Points: How the 2026 Contribution Hike Affects Your Future Payout

The fluorescent lights of the Frankfurt Skyper building reflect off a glass of lukewarm espresso as Mark, a 42-year-old...

The 2026 'Soli' Tax Cut: Are You Below the New €75,000 Threshold?
Taxes Filing——

The 2026 'Soli' Tax Cut: Are You Below the New €75,000 Threshold?

In the glass-walled offices of Frankfurt’s Europaviertel and the high-ceilinged altbaus of Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg, a q...

Defense Tax Rumors: Will 2026 Bring a 'Security Tax'?
Taxes Filing——

Defense Tax Rumors: Will 2026 Bring a 'Security Tax'?

In the corner suites of Frankfurt’s Eurotheum and the high-rise apartments of Taipei’s Xinyi District, the conversation...

HMRC Personal Tax Account: Setting Up Your Online Finance Hub
Taxes Filing——

HMRC Personal Tax Account: Setting Up Your Online Finance Hub

Living the expat dream is a whirlwind of new cultures, foods, and experiences. But let’s be honest, there's a less glamo...

Taxfix vs. SteuerGo: Which Tax App is Best for English Speakers?
Taxes Filing——

Taxfix vs. SteuerGo: Which Tax App is Best for English Speakers?

Navigating German bureaucracy can feel like a national sport for us expats, and nothing looms larger than the annual Ste...

Finanzcheck & Check24: Comparing Insurances and Utilities in Germany
Contracts Utilities——

Finanzcheck & Check24: Comparing Insurances and Utilities in Germany

Navigating the maze of German bureaucracy can feel like a rite of passage for any expat. You’ve conquered the Anmeldung,...