How do electric bills work in Germany?
Understanding your electric bill is a great way to save money. If you just moved to Berlin, this information might be useful.
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The Pfand system: how to return bottles in Germany
This quick guide shows you which bottles and cans have a deposit in Germany, and how you can recognize them.
What is Haftpflichtversicherung, and what does it cover?
An introduction to the most important type of insurance in Germany, the private liability insurance
List of English-speaking gynecologists and obstetricians in Berlin
These Berlin gynaecologists serve their patients in English
Opening a German bank account without an Anmeldung
These German banks let you open an account without an official address in Germany. No Meldebestätigung or a Meldebescheinigung needed!
Which German health insurance companies are approved by BaFin?
When applying for a residence permit in Germany, the Ausländerbehörde often requires a BaFin-approved health insurance. These are the approved providers.
How to start a business in Germany
A detailed guide to all the rules you must follow when starting a business in Germany, from registering as a freelancer to paying your taxes.
How to apply for the German Freelance Visa
The process and the requirements for obtaining a German freelance visa or a German artist visa. This is how you become self-employed in Germany.
Moving to Berlin: the definitive guide
The definitive guide to settling in Berlin, Germany. Everything you need to know about starting a new life in the German capital.
How to file a noise complaint in Berlin
If you are dealing with loud neighbours in Berlin, this is how you file a noise complaint with the Ordnungsamt.