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Expat Investing Checklist

Investing in Germany on one page: the 7 expat hurdles, the German tax basics for 2026, questions for your broker and adviser, and the extra traps for Americans (FATCA, PRIIPs, PFIC).

PDF · 1 page · Figures for 2026

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German Citizenship Checklist

Eligibility, the 9 steps from first idea to your German passport, documents, costs and tips for Americans.

PDF · 6 pages · Updated October 2026

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Tax Accounts Cheat Sheet

Germany's five tax-advantaged accounts on one page, with the German terms and the 2026 limits: bAV, Basisrente, ETF savings plan, VL and the new Altersvorsorgedepot.

PDF · 1 page · Figures for 2026

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