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German Tax Basics
What is a German annual payslip?
Annual payslips in Germany are issued once a year and summarize information about your salary, your paid wage tax, and social security contributions. Employees and civil servants receive these from their employer at the end of February of the following year at the latest. Employers also transmit your annual payslip to the tax office.
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Taxes for self-employed workers in GermanyHow to Register Self-Employed Work Correctly
Thinking about going self-employed in Germany? Whether you’re a creative freelancer, consultant, or starting your own small business - there are a few key steps you need to take to get registered correctly. Here’s how it works.
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Taxes for self-employed workers in GermanyAll You Need to Know About the Kleinunternehmerregelung
When applying the small business scheme in Germany, you are exempt from Value Added Tax (VAT, called Umsatzsteuer in German). To qualify, your turnover in the previous year must not exceed 22,000 euros and must not exceed 50,000 euros in the current year. As of January 2025, the turnover limits will increase to 25,000 euros and 100,000 euros respectively. As a small business owner, you are required to file a tax return.
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Tax TipsGerman Tax Return Deadline
If you are required to file a German tax return, there is a deadline you must meet. Your income tax return for the 2024 tax year must be submitted to the tax office by July 31st, 2025. This article explains which deadlines apply for previous tax years and when your return is due if you receive tax advice or submit a voluntary return in Germany.
