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If you happen to find yourself in the beautiful German city, Frankfurt, whether you are there for working, studying or simply as a resident, one particular skill will make your experience much more enjoyable is learning the German Language. Despite the many English-speaking residents in Frankfurt, knowing and understanding the native language is always super helpful be it for your personal or professional life.

Stuttgart is located in the South of Germany. Surrounded by forests, this city offers all the greenery one can ask for. At the bottom of the valley one will find the River Neckar and part of the old city, which is renowned for its historic value.

As is the case in most countries, trading companies can easily be established including those where the extent of their liabilities do not exceed the value of their share holding. In Germany a GmbH is the most popular form of company. It is the most flexible format and is not constrained by too many rules and obligations. Setting up a GmbH is quite straightforward and does not take long.As with all companies, a GmbH is responsible for the usual tax liabilities.

Moving to Germany is an exciting prospect and, if you’re lucky enough to have this opportunity, you’ll probably wonder what to take and what to leave behind. When preparing your packing list, there’s many important things to consider when relocating to Germany:

In Germany, the cost of household home insurance, known locally as Hausratversicherung, is determined by the type of property, the location, the size (in square metres) of the living space and the type of cover required. This type of insurance typically covers loss of your belongings, inside your home, due to theft, fire or water damage, etc. However, the exact level of cover varies from policy to policy, so make sure that you have sufficient cover for all eventualities before you sign on the dotted line.

To be allowed to work in Germany you will need to get a residence and a work permit. If you have an Europe (EU) nationality these conditions may not be necessary. You first need to get your residence permit in order to obtain a work permit. See our section on residence permits for further information. Students do not require work permits, however, there is a strict yearly limit of 90 days work. See our section on student jobs for further information.