When are Düsseldorf’s Quiet Hours and What Does It Really Mean?

There is such a thing as quiet hours in Germany, and many German’s take this rather seriously, so I would pay attention to this blog post…

The 5-Step Process to Moving into your Apartment in Germany

Moving is a hassle no matter where you live. But here, we often have the added stress of a language barrier. And it’s not…

How to Find the Best Electricity Provider in Düsseldorf

Depending on your living situation in Düsseldorf, Germany, you may be required to set up and pay for your own electricity. Oftentimes, in a…

How to Find the Best Internet Contract in Düsseldorf

This post will likely be one of the first places you head to gain some additional knowledge about settling down in Düsseldorf. Why? Because it’s 2018……

5 of the Best Banks for Expats in Germany

Without a German bank account, while living in Germany, you’re not going to get very far. However, the good news is that nowadays, it’s…

Where & How to Obtain a Tax ID Number in Düsseldorf

Worried about finding ways to obtain your tax ID number in Düsseldorf? Don’t be! It’s probably the simplest paperwork process you’re going to jump…

The Best Expat Recommended Meetups in Düsseldorf

Moving to a new city/country is an exciting thing, but it always helps to make a few friends in order to help settle yourself…

We’ve Found You a Job & a Little Helper | Meet labooyo

Regardless of how long you’ve been living in Düsseldorf (expat or local), how many of you have had one of these two issues? 

Ourselves…

How to Register in Düsseldorf / The “Anmeldung”

As a new resident to Düsseldorf, you’ll need to complete a number of tasks before and after your arrival. There are so many things…

The Full Guide to Translation Services in Düsseldorf

I need a certified translation! Do I really need a certified translation? Why? What does it cost and where do I get it? I…

Expat Services: Company – ELP-Expat

Many of you might recognize the name Elisa Stella, the super active and supportive woman who often answers all your questions on the Expat…

Expat Services: Company – Personal Expat

I recently met with Susanne, a local German and Founder of Personal Expat, a brand new relocation and all-around expat-service company here in Düsseldorf….

Essential Facts to Understanding the “Tagesmütter”

Too often foreign parents get confused about what a Tagesmütter/Tagesväter is and the payment system involved in compensating them, so we have The Expert…

An Introduction the 4 Social Securities in Germany

Every person who earns money in Germany has to pay taxes and contribute to social security. Depending on where you’re originally from, you may be…