https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Germany in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Did you know if you're unemployed in Germany there's a state funded subsidy designed to help you launch a business or start out as self-employed? Hélène Belaunde explains how to get the 'Gründungszuschuss' grant and why it's a godsend for would-be freelancers https://www.thelocal.de/20251218/amazing-opportunity-germanys-little-known-grant-for-the-self-employed Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:34:56 +0100 amazing-opportunity-germanys-little-known-grant-for-the-self-employed There's a lot to know about getting paid and paying taxes as a freelancer in Germany and it starts with sending your first invoice. Here's everything that should be included. https://www.thelocal.de/20250611/what-do-i-need-to-include-on-an-invoice-in-germany Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:03:46 +0200 what-do-i-need-to-include-on-an-invoice-in-germany Freelancers in Germany qualify for German citizenship under the same rules as ordinary foreign workers with job contracts, but applicants say they face additional costs and hurdles. https://www.thelocal.de/20250627/system-feels-unfair-the-struggle-of-getting-german-citizenship-as-a-freelancer Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:30:33 +0200 system-feels-unfair-the-struggle-of-getting-german-citizenship-as-a-freelancer Starting out as a freelancer in Germany might seem like the ideal option but it comes with some hard truths that everyone should know, writes Berlin-based freelancer Ido Vock. https://www.thelocal.de/20250612/five-hard-truths-about-starting-out-as-a-freelancer-in-germany Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:19:33 +0200 five-hard-truths-about-starting-out-as-a-freelancer-in-germany So much of public life has reopened in Germany this summer, but lots of people are still doing their work from home. Many of us are itching for a change of scene, writes Sophie Shanahan. https://www.thelocal.de/20210714/6-berlin-cafes-and-co-working-spaces-to-escape-the-home-office Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:20:48 +0200 6-berlin-cafes-and-co-working-spaces-to-escape-the-home-office With special tax rules for dogs, prostitutes and church members, the German tax system can seem a tad overwhelming - even if you speak the language fluently. Here are the most important things to consider when paying tax in Germany. https://www.thelocal.de/20200227/what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-tax-system Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:57:42 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-germanys-tax-system Thanks to a mountain of bureaucracy, a tricky healthcare system and a complicated language, freelancing in Germany can seem overwhelming at times, but there are ways to make it work. Here's our tips on what you should avoid doing when you decide to go 'Selbstständig' or self employed. https://www.thelocal.de/20191222/what-not-to-do-when-youre-freelancing-in-germany Sun, 22 Dec 2019 12:00:00 +0100 what-not-to-do-when-youre-freelancing-in-germany Whether you’re in tech, media or a creative industry, it’s becoming more and more common to work as a freelancer these days; internationals coming to Deutschland are no exception. Struggling to get your head around German bureaucracy? Here is a comprehensive guide to setting out on your own. https://www.thelocal.de/20180309/how-to-register-as-a-freelancer-in-germany Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:21:36 +0100 how-to-register-as-a-freelancer-in-germany