Glossary — 220 German official terms explained

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Ummeldung (change of registration)

Registration of a change of residence within the same city at the citizen registration office — mandatory within 14 days.

After moving to a new apartment, I have to register the change at the citizen registration office.

Authorities

Umsatzsteuer (Mehrwertsteuer) (VAT)

Indirect tax on the sale of goods and services — 19% standard tax rate, 7% reduced rate.

Only 7% sales tax is charged on food items.

Finance

Umzugsbeihilfe (Moving allowance)

Financial assistance from the Jobcenter or social services for moving costs — must be applied for and approved before the move.

The Jobcenter approved a moving allowance of €500 for me.

Housing

Unfallversicherung (accident insurance)

Statutory compulsory insurance against work accidents and occupational diseases — contribution paid only by the employer.

Statutory accident insurance covers accidents on the way to work.

Health

Unterhaltsvorschuss (maintenance advance)

State benefit for single parents when the other parent does not pay child support.

Child support advance is applied for at the youth welfare office.

Finance

Urlaubsanspruch (holiday entitlement)

Statutory minimum vacation of 24 working days (on a 6-day week) or 20 working days (on a 5-day week) per year.

My employment contract provides for 30 days of vacation per year.

Work

📚 Glossary — 220 German official terms explained