Frank
@beppi
German citizen
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German
Lives in World Citizen
Speaks Fluent: English, German - Basic: Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese
Registration: 08 August 2010
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Taxes for expats in Singapore by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Singapore, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...
In Singapore, income tax is paid in the year after the income accrued. (Thus it is wise to put aside sufficient funds for this when the income is paid to you.) The due amount is calculated by the tax authority ("IRAS") based on your (compulsory) ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Germany by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Germany, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...
An estimated (and high) amount of income tax is deducted at source by your employer. The exact amount is calculated by the tax authority ("Finanzamt") after a (in most cases compulsory) yearly tax declaration - and you might get a refund or have to ... Read More
Spass and EP application at the same time by Camsran
Hi. I recently got 2 job offers. 1 ep and 1 spass. My EP was rejected so I went for an interview today and passed. The employer immediately applied my Spass. However, the rejected EP application employer appealed today. But there鈥檚 no ...
But will impact my current spass application ?Yes, it might.if I complain to MOM , will be any impact for me for future employment?Less than if they think you were complicit in any dubious dealings. Read More
Spass and EP application at the same time by Camsran
Hi. I recently got 2 job offers. 1 ep and 1 spass. My EP was rejected so I went for an interview today and passed. The employer immediately applied my Spass. However, the rejected EP application employer appealed today. But there鈥檚 no ...
@MK2025 An employer can only apply for a work pass if they have an employment contract with you (it can be verbal). If the give wrong information in an application (i.e. in your case applied again although you have already cancelled your previous ... Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@nisrineghalayini What do you want to find out by "studying the job market"? Read More
British Citizen with US Social Security and move to Germany by srfg
I am a British citizen and lived for many years in Germany and then relocated to the US with my German husband. I am now receiving Social Security as I am retired. I now want to move back to Germany and am encountering issues with the US Social ...
@srfg This is a question pertaining to USA laws and rules - nothing specific to Germany.I thus suggest you ask this on the USA forum instead!If you have other questions about your plenned move to Germany, or want to know more about expat life here, ... Read More
[LTVP] Female Singaporean and Nepalese Man by Kaylee1995
Hi, I am a 24 yo female Singaporean and am dating a 23yo Nepalese man. I am hoping that if by any chance that we get married, what is the possibility that I can bring him to Singapore? And him finding a job here? Some background: I am earning ...
Can an ex Gurkha marry a Singaporean lady? - @Tabitha75 Generally yes, but with some caveats:Members of the Singapore Gurkha regiment are not allowed to marry anyone other than a Nepalese citizen whileon active duty.Once their job ended, it ... Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Rome Versace Welcome to the forum - and good luck in your move!Please feel free to post yoir questions here, we will do our best to answer them! Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Maham Shahid Welcome to the forum - and good luck with your plans!Since language skills are always an important factor: How good is your German? Read More
MOM needs more documents for EP by Bikram Khadka
Dear Sir/MadamWe refer to your recent Employment Pass application. We are unable to process your application at this time.We need these document(s) from you to decide on the outcome of this case:鈥� A copy of the candidate's employment contract ...
@BeaconImm This is a public forum for exchange of advice and experiences. If you post your knowledge here instead of writing personal messages in private (unless, of course, confidential information is involved), then many readers can benefit from ... Read More
Health Insurance for my mother by LiridonaS
I will start working in Hamburg from June 1st and my mother will join me as she is depended to me. Does anyone know how I can get her a regular health insurance? Contacted Techniker Krankenkasse and they gave me a price of 257 EUR monthly. Is that ...
Yes, this is the normal price for somebody without own income, who isn't subsidized and does not have an employer - at least in the (usually cheaper) public scheme. Read More
Looking for Apartment to Rent by LiridonaS
I will start working as a Senior Accounting Manager in Hamburg from 1st of June and I am looking for an apartment to rent (Furnished if possible but I鈥檓 okay with non furnished ones too). Location is preferable to be close to the city center ...
You won't find a place to stay on this site, but the forum has lots of good advice about how and where to search. Good luck!For your case, two important aspects in short:Do not start your search before arrival. It's a waste of time! Instead, book a ... Read More
Commercial lease by AussieRanga
Hi, Anyone taken out a commercial lease in germany & do you have any red flags to look for in the lease doc ? Did you get a german commercial lawyer to review & how much did it cost? I have been quoted 鈧�900 for lease review & ...
I did not do that myself, but I understand that in commerial leases there exists no tenant protection (similar to what we have fo residential rentals in Germany). Thus you really need to know what you are doing BEFORE signing a lease - if you are ... Read More
Singapore, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Singapore, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share ...
Apparently a lot of English teachers there bought properties a long time ago and are very rich now. - @wyngrove60That, too, has changed: Whoever wants to buy a property in Singapore now, will feel very poor when seeing the prices ... Read More
Singapore, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Singapore, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share ...
@wyngrove60 Much has changed since your experiences 45 yers ago. My last experience living in the country is 14 years ago - and even I did not dare to reply to this thread, because it could be obsolete by now. Asian societies change at a far greater ... Read More