How long does one have to be in a contract in Germany before having to register for personal tax etc. I'm considering an open ended contract and I need to know where I stand before I can quote a rate. I opened up at a suggested 800 Euros and not an eyelid was batted, maybe I can blame Brexit and whack another 20% on top?
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A quick Q to our German resident friends...
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostHow long does one have to be in a contract in Germany before having to register for personal tax etc. I'm considering an open ended contract and I need to know where I stand before I can quote a rate. I opened up at a suggested 800 Euros and not an eyelid was batted, maybe I can blame Brexit and whack another 20% on top?
In Germany you simply bill in your own name, don't set up a company, this of course makes it very simple.
I would advise getting an accountant in Germany. Ask a few colleagues when you get there. They will register you for VAT (or not) as the case may be and submit your tax return.
You could also enquire about management companies in the UK that do this for you.
In the UK you then submit your German tax return and HMRC will take tax paid into account.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostHow long does one have to be in a contract in Germany before having to register for personal tax etc. I'm considering an open ended contract and I need to know where I stand before I can quote a rate. I opened up at a suggested 800 Euros and not an eyelid was batted, maybe I can blame Brexit and whack another 20% on top?
Fantasist.Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWhen you wake up you won't remember anything about it so don't worry.His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostHow long does one have to be in a contract in Germany before having to register for personal tax etc. ..
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostYou are subject to tax from day one. There is no point in running through your Ltd and no advantage whatsoever in trying to avoid tax, because the tax rates on a short term contract are in any case low, i.e. you will have a tax free allowance. If you are in Germany less than 6 months you will not have to include any UK income in your tax return for the purpose of calculating tax rates- If you are longer than 6 months it gets more complicated.
In Germany you simply bill in your own name, don't set up a company, this of course makes it very simple.
I would advise getting an accountant in Germany. Ask a few colleagues when you get there. They will register you for VAT (or not) as the case may be and submit your tax return.
You could also enquire about management companies in the UK that do this for you.
In the UK you then submit your German tax return and HMRC will take tax paid into account.His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostSix months, cobber, tax free and VAT you can claim and keep, but then you have to hoof it back to Aussie land!
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