The tax-free allowance is an amount up to which income remains tax-free. It serves to exempt a basic level of income from taxation in order to ensure that people with low incomes are not disproportionately burdened. The components and specific features of the tax-free allowance can vary depending on the country and tax system. Here are some
Table of contents * Simple police clearance certificate * Extended police clearance certificate Simple police clearance certificate The police clearance certificate is an official document issued by the German authorities. It serves as proof of the presence or absence of entries in the Federal Central Criminal Register regarding a person. The document is important for various legal and administrative processes,
Table of contents * What is a vaccination certificate? * Who issues the vaccination certificate and who pays the costs? * What is documented in the vaccination record? * Legal requirements for documentation * What happens if the vaccination record is lost? * Digital vaccination record * Differentiation from the vaccination record What is a vaccination certificate? A vaccination certificate or vaccination card is an internationally and lifelong valid
Table of contents * What is the difference between a main job and a second job? * I have several jobs. What is my main job and what is my second job? What is the difference between a main occupation and a secondary occupation? The differences between a main occupation and a secondary occupation lie in the type of activities, the time frame
Table of contents * What is a registration certificate? * When is a person not required to register? What is a registration certificate? A registration certificate is an official document that confirms the current registration or notification of a resident at their place of residence. In Germany, registration with the residents' registration office is required by law, and the registration certificate serves as proof of this registration.
Table of contents * Statutory insurance obligation * Statutory health insurance vs. private health insurance * Under what conditions can you be exempt from the statutory insurance obligation and remain privately insured, for example? * Are working students exempt from the statutory health insurance obligation? Statutory insurance obligation The statutory insurance obligation refers to the fact that certain groups of people are insured in a country.
Table of contents * Working hours in Germany * What generally applies under the Youth Employment Protection Act? Working hours in Germany In Germany, there are various legal regulations that govern the working hours of employees. Here are some general provisions: * Working Hours Act (ArbZG): The Working Hours Act is the central law that regulates working hours in Germany. It contains provisions regarding the
Table of contents * What is the child allowance? * What values can the child allowance have? * What does the child allowance factor mean? * How is the child allowance calculated? * What values can the child allowance have? What is the child allowance? The term "child allowance" refers to a tax-free amount that parents in Germany can claim for their children.
Table of contents * Residence permit * Work permit * Supplementary sheet * Does every foreigner with a residence permit have a supplementary sheet? Residence permit A residence permit is a document that gives a foreigner the right to legally reside in a country for a certain period of time. In Germany, the residence permit is often issued in the form of a plastic card and contains information on the
Table of contents * What is infection prevention instruction? * Infection protection instruction Background * How do I obtain infection prevention instructions? What is infection protection instruction? An infection control briefing is an instruction that explains the risks, preventive measures and legal regulations regarding infectious diseases. It is intended for people who work professionally in areas such as food processing, catering, health care, food service, etc.
Table of contents * Tax class overview * What do I need to consider if I have several mini-jobs? Tax class overview There are 6 different tax brackets in Germany. Your tax bracket affects how much tax you have to pay each month. The following is a list of the existing tax brackets in Germany: Tax class I: * single persons * Married persons whose partner does not live in Germany
Table of contents * Social security number terminology and background * Where can I find my social security number? * What can I do if I do not have a social security number? Social security number Terminology and background The social insurance number has several names and is also known as the social insurance number or pension insurance number, for example. 💡Social insurance number = SV number = SVNR = pension insurance number =
Table of contents * IBAN background * What does an IBAN look like? * Where can I find my IBAN? IBAN background The IBAN, or International Bank Account Number, is a standardized international bank account number that is used worldwide for current accounts. The IBAN is used for fast and secure processing of transfers and payments, both nationally and internationally.
Table of contents * Tax identification number Terminology * Where can I find my tax ID? * What can I do if I cannot find my tax ID? * What can I do if I do not have a tax ID and have a migration background and am registered in Germany? * What can I do if I do not have a tax ID and a migration background but am not registered in Germany?