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Expatica Germany surveyed six large banking institutions and one online provider on the various accounts they provide, EC and credits, savings accounts, ATMs and transfering money. Here is a comparative list of what we learned. read more

Moving to a new country is exciting. But let’s face it, the bureaucratic hassles of registering at the Bezirksamt, setting up a phone line and opening up a bank account are not. To help you navigate the banking jungle, we surveyed six large institutions and an on-line bank to help you choose the right one for you. read more

Some of the few people in Germany not currently obsessed with the World Cup are the members of the Bundesrat, who are preparing to adopt the latest tax reform acts before the summer break. Expatica's tax advisor Martin Brune outlines the changes which will effect the pocket of almost every tax payer. read more

Expatica's resident accountant Martin Brune explains the arcane mysteries of double tax treaties to three readers who each have ties to two countries. read more

Expatica's resident tax accountant Martin Brune comes to the rescue of Expatica readers bewildered by the German tax system. read more