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Pension refund Germany
As part of the social security act, Germany has a mandatory state pension. Contributions into the German state pension are compulsory for all employees. This means that a certain percentage of your net salary (9,3%) is going towards the state pension.
Hence, if you have worked in Germany for some time, there is a big possibility that you paid a lot of money into your pension without even knowing it.
If you moved away from Germany, you might be eligible to claim your pension contribution without waiting until you turn 65.
MoreAbmeldung: How To Deregister Your Address When Leaving Germany
Anyone who is leaving Germany and moving to another country is legally required to deregister. (German term for deregistration) should ideally be done before your departure as it is less complicated for you to do it in person than via mail (why will be explained later in this article).
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MoreAbmeldung: deregistration of your address in Hannover
What should I know when deregistering my address in Hannover? Unfortunately, there is no actual digital deregistration process provided by the administration in Hannover You have to request your deregistration…
MoreAbmeldung: deregistration of your address in Berlin
What should I know when deregistering my address in Berlin? Unfortunately, there is no actual digital deregistration process provided by the administration in Berlin. To complete your deregistration you can…
MoreAbmeldung: deregistration of your address in Munich/ München
What should I know when deregistering my address in Munich? Unfortunately, there is no actual digital deregistration process provided by the administration in Munich Further, you have to request your…
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What should I know when deregistering my address in Düsseldorf? Unfortunately, there is no actual digital deregistration process provided by the administration in Düsseldorf Further, you have to request your…
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What is the Residence Registration / “Anmeldung”? Anmeldung means registration in German and is the most important first step when moving to (or within) Berlin or anywhere in Germany. Anyone…
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