Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) Explained

Key Takeaway What is the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Industrie- und Handelskammer) in Germany? The Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Industrie- und Handelskammer (IHK)) is a public corporation that […] The post Chamber of Industry and Commerce...

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Jun 06, 2025
Fragebogen Zur Steuerlichen Erfassung [Tax Registration]

Key Takeaway This is how you do it What is Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung? Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung is a form through which businesses apply for their tax number (Steuernummer) […] The post Fragebogen Zur Steuerlichen Erfassung [T...

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Jun 05, 2025
Myths About Filing a Tax Return in Germany

Key takeaways This is how you do it Many expats come to Germany as students or employees. They are usually not required to file a tax return. However, filing one voluntarily […] The post Myths About Filing a Tax Return in Germany appeared first on Ge...

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Jun 05, 2025
Business Registration in Germany [Gewerbeanmeldung]

Key Takeaways This is how you do it What is Gewerbeanmeldung? Registering your business in Germany is called Gewerbeanmeldung. You can register at your local trade office (Gewerbeamt), by mail, […] The post Business Registration in Germany [Gewerbean...

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Jun 03, 2025
German Tax System Basics

Key takeaways This is how you do it Tax Id and Tax Number In Germany, the tax office assigns two numbers to everyone for tax purposes. Tax ID German Tax […] The post German Tax System Basics appeared first on GermanPedia.

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May 26, 2025
Benefits of Investing in German Real Estate

Key takeaways This is how you do it 9 benefits of investing in German real estate Investing in real estate may seem scary to some, but if done correctly, it can be the most rewarding investment. Here are nine benefits of investing in real estate. Let...

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May 21, 2025
Find the Right Tenant for Your Property in Germany

Key takeaways This is how you do it Investing in German real estate is lucrative. However, stable rental income determines the success of your real estate investment.  Before we discuss how to find a good tenant, you must first know the different typ...

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May 15, 2025
What Makes a Good Investment Property in Germany?

Key takeaways This is how you do it There are many ways to invest in the real estate market, such as fix and flip, developing land, commercial real estate, etc. Your choice depends on your risk appetite, capital, expertise, and the time you can inves...

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May 05, 2025
German Population Growth Between 1997 and 2025

Key Takeaways Germany’s population growth between 1970 and 2025 Year Total Population Percentage change Germans Immigrants Total Percentage of total population Total Percentage of total population 1970 61,001,164 – 58,263,259 95.5% 2,737,905 4.5% 198...

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Mar 21, 2025