Moving11 min
Moving to Germany: a practical planning guide
Plan your move to Germany in the right order—from eligibility and documents to housing, insurance, registration, and work.
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Germany for freelancers
Find the right official path for residence, registration, tax, insurance, and invoicing.
Curated pathway6Guides selected around your likely priorities
Start in this order
- Confirm whether your activity is freelance or commercial
- Check residence permissions before working
- Get professional tax guidance where needed
- Plan for insurance and irregular income
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