Glossary — 220 German official terms explained

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Nachzahlung (top-up payment)

Obligation to pay a difference amount — e.g., when the operating cost advance payment was too low.

The operating cost surcharge was €350 due to high heating costs.

Housing

Nebenkostenabrechnung (utility cost statement)

Annual settlement of operating costs (heating, water, waste, etc.) — additional payment or refund.

The operating cost statement must be delivered no later than 12 months after the billing period.

Housing

Netto (Nettolohn) (Net)

Das Gehalt nach Abzug aller Steuern und Sozialversicherungsbeiträge — der Betrag, der auf dem Konto ankommt.

Von 3.500 € brutto bleiben mir ca. 2.300 € netto übrig.

Finance

Niederlassungserlaubnis (settlement permit)

Unlimited residence permit — entitles to permanent residence and unrestricted employment.

After 5 years with a residence permit, one can apply for a settlement permit.

Authorities

Notar (notary)

Publicly appointed notary officer — authenticates documents (real estate purchase, inheritance contracts, company formation).

The notary appointment for the property purchase is next week.

Law

Notarvertrag (notarial deed)

Contract that must be notarized — e.g., real estate purchase, company formation, prenuptial agreement.

The purchase agreement for the apartment must be notarized.

Law

📚 Glossary — 220 German official terms explained