FOR INTERNATIONALS IN GERMANY
Settle in.
Know where you stand.
Health insurance, taxes, pensions. Moving to Germany brings decisions you may never have had to make before. We help you understand what matters for your situation.

The first things to sort out.
The admin is easier with a list.
- 01Register your new address
- 02Get your finances in order
- 03Understand your tax basics
LIFE IN GERMANY
What changes when life changes.
Moving, changing jobs, starting a family. Choose a stage to see the questions worth asking.
STAGE 1 / 11
Move to Germany
Get an overview of the paperwork, accounts and insurance to consider before and after your move.
- ✓Register your address (Anmeldung)
- ✓Open a bank account
- ✓Get health insurance
- ✓Check how to receive your tax ID
GERMANY OS
A new job.
Different cover.
New questions.
Life doesn’t happen one topic at a time. Choose an area and see what else it touches.
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THE ALPENROSE APPROACH
Read up.
Then talk it over.
Get familiar with a subject.
Then make it relevant to your life.

Insurance, taxes and the practical side of living here. Start with the subjects you want to understand.
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THE KNOWLEDGE HUB
How does it
work in Germany?
InsuranceInsurance in Germany: what to cover first
Start with the protection you already have. Then separate requirements, serious financial risks and costs you could manage yourself.
HealthcarePublic or private health insurance: what to compare
Start with the cover you can access, then compare costs, family needs and future changes. A practical guide to making a health-insurance decision in Germany.
TaxesGerman taxes: understand your first payslip and return
Separate payroll deductions from your annual tax return, understand the key documents and find the right next step for your first tax year in Germany.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Before
we speak.
A few things you might want to know before getting in touch.
Have another question?The initial 30-minute conversation is free. You can explain what you need and find out whether we can help before deciding to go further.
LET’S TALK
Which decision is on your mind?
Tell us what you’re trying to work out. We’ll explain where we can help.
Talk to AlpenroseYou don’t need to know the right terminology to ask.