Advice on TAX and HEALTH INSURANCE? Irish/UK living in Germany.

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Member since 15 September 2018

DickiehMember17 May 2020 13:37:36

Hello. I am looking for advice on registering in Germany for Taxation and Health Insurance as I intend to live in Germany permanently.

I am married to a German, have dual Irish/UK citizenship and am taxed in the UK as Self Employed.
I'm keen to register properly in Germany to have the correct taxation and health insurance in place for permanent residency but I will continue to work as self employed. My work is all in the UK.

Hope everyone is safe, and any advice welcome.

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert18 May 2020 08:15:06

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As EU citizen, you have the right to settle freely in Germany.
However, you must register your residence and fulfill all requirements like normal (German) residents.
That means, you need:
- A place to live (e.g. rental or bought property - fake or "pro-forma" registrations are not allowed) that you register with the local authorities.
- German health insurance (read related threads about the options available, and costs)
- You must submit a yearly tax declaration and are taxable on your world income - unless otherwise determined in a bilateral tax treaty with the country where you earn (check what the UK-German one states and whether it survives Brexit at the end of the year - it is possible that you are double-taxed then!)
- As self-employed, you must register your business with the relevant German authorities, too. There may be licensing or other certifications needed and you must fulfill German accountancy rules.

Dickieh Member

Member since 15 September 2018

DickiehMember28 May 2020 05:16:06

Thanks Beppi!

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