Hi,
I have been working in Germany, paying tax in Germany (as a "freelancer"), and will leave after spending approximately 175 days in the country. So I will be paying tax on my services in Germany, but will not achieve the status where I will be taxed on my global income. When I leave I will naturally declare to the tax authorities that I am leaving.
I will be working for the same client outside Germany, but would like to be able to visit Germany occasionally for social outings with the client (not work related). Does anyone know if these visits could push me into the category where I would be eligible to pay tax on my global income (which normally kicks in after approximately 182 days). My understanding is that the total day count for the purposes of eligibility for taxation in Germany on global income, is based on days spent in the country, and not just days spent working.
The German client would provide a declaration that I am not working in Germany, and my contract would indicate a different country office where I am based as my normal place of work. I have no ties in Germany.
Thoughts?
I have been working in Germany, paying tax in Germany (as a "freelancer"), and will leave after spending approximately 175 days in the country. So I will be paying tax on my services in Germany, but will not achieve the status where I will be taxed on my global income. When I leave I will naturally declare to the tax authorities that I am leaving.
I will be working for the same client outside Germany, but would like to be able to visit Germany occasionally for social outings with the client (not work related). Does anyone know if these visits could push me into the category where I would be eligible to pay tax on my global income (which normally kicks in after approximately 182 days). My understanding is that the total day count for the purposes of eligibility for taxation in Germany on global income, is based on days spent in the country, and not just days spent working.
The German client would provide a declaration that I am not working in Germany, and my contract would indicate a different country office where I am based as my normal place of work. I have no ties in Germany.
Thoughts?
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