Official procedures — explained step by step

Converting a foreign driving licence to a German one

Business registration in Germany: legal form, tax office, business account, insurance and IHK.

Automatically assigned number for tax purposes

Step-by-step guide to naturalization in Germany. Requirements, documents, procedure and costs.

Exchange foreign driving license in Germany: EU vs. non-EU, examinations, costs and deadlines.

Divorce proceedings in Germany: separation year, lawyer, family court, costs and maintenance.

From apartment search to moving in: viewings, rental agreement, handover protocol, and registration.

Mandatory registration within 14 days of arrival

Bank account for salary, rent, and all payments

250 EUR monthly for each child up to 18 (or 25) years

School registration in Germany: compulsory education, school types, language test and welcome class.

Vehicle registration in Germany: insurance, eVB number, registration office, license plates, and TÜV.

Mandatory deregistration when leaving Germany

How to apply for a German passport or identity card: appointment, documents, costs and collection.

Getting married in Germany: Standesamt, required documents, procedure and deadlines.

Step-by-step guide to registering a birth in Germany. Standesamt, birth certificate, child allowance and insurance.