Germany is encouraging employers to give their staff a €1,000 tax-free bonus. Now the government plans to extend the time that firms are allowed to pay it out by six months.
Leaving Germany doesn’t always mean leaving the country's tax system. Here's what you should know before moving abroad if you have property, business interests or ongoing income here.
Since the outbreak of war in the Middle East fuel costs have soared with the price of just about everything else expected to follow. Here are the articles to read to understand which costs are rising in Germany, how to save and what's being done.
The German government is stepping in to absorb taxes on fuel for two months as drivers and companies reckon with soaring prices. Policy makers also plan to enable employers to offer tax-free 'relief bonuses'.
Consumers in Germany have been bracing for widespread inflation since war broke out in the Middle East. Here's a look at which prices are beginning to trend upward.
Fuel prices have risen to record levels in Germany since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East. Here's how you can save some money on petrol and diesel.
Due to the German public holidays of Good Friday and Easter Monday, transfers of money between banks will be delayed from Thursday, April 2nd, until Tuesday, April 7th.
Germany's top economic institutes have slashed its growth forecast and warned about a notable increase in consumer prices. So how much inflation is expected and what will the government do about it?
Did you know Germany’s public health insurers are obliged to reward healthy behaviour? With deadlines often falling at the end of March, many of these bonuses go unclaimed. Here’s what you need to know.
From language challenges to EC‑cards and FATCA headaches, foreign residents share what really works – and what doesn’t – when it comes to banking in Germany.
The rules around owning a flat in Germany can be confusing, with homeowners often unsure what maintenance costs they should pay and which are shared by the building. A top court has sought to answer the most controversial questions.
Germany is considering the introduction of a windfall tax on hefty energy-sector profits after oil prices surged due to the Middle East war, a finance ministry source told AFP on Thursday.
Increased German government debt spending designed to boost infrastructure investment is being misused, economists charged Tuesday, warning that Berlin risked wasting a chance to revive its moribund economy.
Schufa is one of the most powerful organisations in everyday life in Germany, shaping who gets a flat, a loan or a phone contract. Here’s a look at how Schufa is trying to improve.
Frugal Germans are crossing into Poland to buy petrol as pump prices rise as a result of Iran choking off global oil supplies in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes.
More and more people in Germany are turning to mobile banking options for convenience and accessibility. Here’s our breakdown of how the best of the ‘new banks’ compare.
When do you actually need to file a tax return in Germany, and when can you safely skip it? The Local spoke to a tax lawyer to unpack exactly when filing pays off for foreign residents.
In Germany, utility bills typically account for almost a quarter of total rent. These 'Nebenkosten' are often complex, settled retrospectively and vary widely by region and building – which makes careful checking essential.
Fuel prices in Germany have been rising faster than in other countries, creating a boom in 'fuel tourism'. Here's a look at petrol prices in the neighbouring countries, and what to know about bringing fuel over the border.
German tipping culture, with its traditional rhythms of rewarding excellent service or rounding up is being turned on its head by the arrival of the cashier’s tip screen. Here's how basic transactions are changing.
Petrol and diesel are getting more expensive across Europe as conflict in the Middle East disrupts oil markets. But prices appear to be rising faster in Germany. Here’s why – and what drivers can do to spend less.
