Germany’s social security system

Germany’s social security system is complex and varies from the systems of other countries. This complexity makes it very difficult for affected persons and enterprises to follow their legal obligations and determine beneficial solutions. Therefore, there will be a series of articles published on this website explaining the German social security system and special issues that apply for expatriates relocating to Germany.

The following articles will be published:

Part 1 – General information

Part 2 – Shareholders and partners

Part 3 – Voluntary membership

Part 4 – Artists’ social security insurance

On this website are also other articles explaining specific issues:

• German social security for expatriates (https://scheller-international.com/blog-beitraege/german-social-security-for-expatriates.html)
• Assignment and social security (https://scheller-international.com/blog-beitraege/assignment-and-social-security.html)
• German social security: The need for an Authorized Representative (https://scheller-international.com/blog-beitraege/german-social-security-the-need-for-an-authorized-representative.html)

Autor: Peter Scheller, Steuerberater, Master of International Taxation, Fachberater für Zölle und Verbrauchsteuern

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