Germany 2027: Every Change for Expats
This page lists the changes in Germany for 2027 that matter most to expats, from your salary and health insurance to the Deutschlandticket, taxes and housing. Each...
November 30 Deadlines: Switch Car Insurance and Cut Your Income Tax
Two money deadlines fall on Monday, November 30, 2026. It is the last day to cancel most car insurance contracts for a switch on January 1, 2027. It is also...
Deutschlandticket Rises to €66.80: Confirm Your Subscription by November 30
The Deutschlandticket gets more expensive on January 1, 2027. The monthly price rises from €63 to €66.80, which is €3.80 more a month and €45.60 more a year....
Minimum Wage Rises to €14.60 and Minijob Limit to €633 in 2027
Germany’s statutory minimum wage (Mindestlohn) rises from €13.90 to €14.60 gross per hour on January 1, 2027. The minijob earnings limit rises with it,...
Average Zusatzbeitrag Stays at 2.9% in 2027: What It Means for You
The Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) has set the average additional contribution (Zusatzbeitrag) for public health insurance at 2.9% for 2027. That is the same rate...