Europe
Nomad Score
6/10
Avg Monthly Cost
$2,800
Internet Speed
65 Mbps
Safety
Very Safe
Germany taxes residents on worldwide income at steep progressive rates. Solidarity surcharge of 5.5% on income tax. Freelancers register as Freiberufler. Social contributions are high.
Income Tax
14-45%
Capital Gains
26.375%
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Tax Year
calendar
Special Tax Regimes
tourist
Short stays in Germany and the Schengen area without a visa for eligible nationalities, up to 90 days in any 180 day period.
tourist
Short stay Schengen visa for travellers who need a visa to visit Germany and other Schengen States for up to 90 days in any 180 days.
work
National visa and residence permit for self employed and freelance professionals whose planned activity has a positive economic or cultural impact.
work
National visa for non EU citizens who have a job offer in Germany as skilled workers under German residence law.
education
National visa for non EU students who want to study in Germany for more than 90 days in recognised programmes.
work
National visa and residence permit that lets qualified non EU workers come to Germany for up to one year to look for a job using a points based system.
$2,800/month
Average for a comfortable nomad lifestyle
Excellent healthcare system. Health insurance is mandatory. Public insurance costs ~15% of income. Private insurance available for self-employed.
Anmeldung (registration) usually required. N26 and Commerzbank are foreigner-friendly. SCHUFA credit score system applies.
Very safe. Berlin and major cities are walkable at night. Pickpocketing at tourist spots and train stations.