Working In Germany

Vibrant cities with amazing architecture, fabulous shopping and pulsating nightlife. Enchanting medieval villages and traditional wine villages with friendly festivals and regional specialities. Picturesque countryside which is perfect for walking or simply relaxing in. Castles, palaces and abbeys that are the epitome of German romanticism. Fun & sport, wellness & relaxation. A land of a thousand possibilities.
Expatriates living in Germany can be subject to German taxes, especially if they have German source income. The German tax system is similar to the structures in other western countries.
Taxpaying expatriate residents of Germany are, like Germans, entitled to Kindergeld if they have children.
This is an allowance from the German government to help defray some of the cost of raising children. It can run from €164 to €195 per child per month, and is usually made by a fund transfer into a German bank account.

Germany is not known for trend setting. But there are actually plenty of forward thinking designers – and not just in Berlin, the current capital of high style.
The following designers labels are notable for their unique creativity, their labels’ stand-out trends, professionalism and attention to detail, continuously attaining a standard of manufacture and quality hard to match.

Currency: Euros

Climate:
Most of Germany has a temperate seasonal climate in which humid westerly winds predominate. winters can be very cold, summers can be very warm, and long dry periods are often recorded.

Language:
German but Most Germans also learn English as their first foreign language in school

Religion:
Christianity is the largest religion in Germany (59.9%) as of 2008. The second largest religion is Islam with 3.3 million adherents (4%) followed by Buddhism and Judaism

Food:
Travelling through Germany you will quickly notice that the food changes as much as the landscape itself. Every region has got its own specialties that encompass a wide variety of seafood, poultry, vegetable and meat and of course cakes in all styles.

International School:
Many English-speaking expatriates are educating their children at Germany's international schools, and an education at such a school has numerous advantages.
Usually quite international, they expose the young people to a variety of cultures.

Accomodation:
German rental and sales contracts can be very tricky and loaded with legal restrictions (e.g., you have to paint the interior walls every two years, you have to give six months notice before vacating your flat, etc.). That’s another reason to use a good relocation agency, if your employer isn’t taking care of housing. Don’t sign anything unless you know what you’re getting into.

Health care:
Germany has some of the finest medical care in the world. There are plenty of modern hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, pharmacies, and dentists throughout Germany.
Germany has universal healthcare for its citizens and many expats who are employed in Germany are able to get health insurance via their employer. German residents may apply for health care and tourists should consider purchasing international travelers’ insurance in case an unexpected medical emergency arises.