Deutschland Kompass
Step-by-step interactive guides for life in Germany. Simple, clear, and well-organized.
Housing (Wohnen)
Apartment search, SCHUFA, signing a lease, Übergabeprotokoll and rent reduction (Mietminderung) for defects.
Moving (Umzug)
From Anmeldung to mail forwarding. Register your address, set up internet, electricity and gas — stress-free.
Insurance (Versicherungen)
A breakdown of the key insurances in Germany: Haftpflicht, Hausrat and Rechtsschutz. How to protect yourself from financial risk.
Car (Auto)
Buying a used car: purchase contract, insurance, transit plates, TÜV inspection and registration.
Self-Employment (Selbstständigkeit)
Register as Freiberufler or Gewerbe: tax questionnaire, IHK, business account and health insurance for the self-employed.
Having a Baby (Geburt)
From finding a midwife to Kita registration: birth certificate, Kindergeld, Elterngeld and health insurance for your child.
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