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Relocation expenses in Germany

Employees can deduct relocation expenses if the costs are job-related and when the costs are not reimbursed by employer. Expenses for privately motivated relocations are not deductible as expenses.

Relocation expenses are work-related if

  • you are moving from abroad to Germany, starting a new job in Germany
  • the distance between home and workplace is significantly reduced i.e. daily travelling time is reduced by at least one hour
  • the relocation is caused by working for a new employer or starting a new job
  • a double household is set-up or teminated

Overview about deductible relocation expenses

  • Transport of household goods
  • Travelling costs e.g. costs for flight, train, car etc.
  • Accommodation costs e.g. hotel costs
  • Agency fee
  • Double rent
  • Other expenses e.g. registration costs, registration certificates for cars etc

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