Dealing with the authorities

Main entrance to Hamburg Town Hall. Important receptions take place here and this is also where the Hamburg Senate meets. Most of the offices are located in the district offices outside the city centre.
Main entrance to Hamburg Town Hall. Important receptions take place here and this is also where the Hamburg Senate meets. Most of the offices are located in the district offices outside the city centre.

Unlike some other countries, everyone who lives in Germany has to register here and re-register on moving.

Residents of the ‘new’ EU countries may have to apply for special permits - depending on the country you come from - in order to be allowed to work and stay in Germany

If you are from a country outside the EU and want to work here, you will need a residence – as well as a work permit, and maybe also a visa.

As soon as you start to work in Germany, you are also liable to pay tax in Germany.

Service for our customers:

We will register you with the relevant authorities, provide support in obtaining your work permit, look after your residence permit and will apply for an income tax card for you.

Our Authority Package is certainly a good option.

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