Tax Comparison
German Tax System vs Georgia: Why Freelancers Are Leaving Germany
A €100K Freiberufler pays ~€42K in Germany (Einkommensteuer, Soli, health insurance). The same income in Georgia: ~€1K. Here's the full breakdown.
German Freelancer Tax Guides — Updated for 2026
German Freelancer? Pay 1% Tax Instead of 42%
Georgia's Individual Entrepreneur regime lets German Freiberufler and Selbständige legally slash their tax burden from 42%+ down to 1% — with full remote registration in 2–5 days.
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1%
vs 42%+ in Germany (IE flat rate)
€35K+
Annual savings on €100K income
2–5 Days
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€699
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German Freelancer Guides
Everything You Need to Escape German Taxes Legally
In-depth guides for Freiberufler and Selbständige on Georgia's 1% tax regime, the Wegzugsteuer, Abmeldung process, and cost of living comparison.
Migration Guide
How to Move Your Freelance Business from Germany to Georgia
Step-by-step: deregister your Gewerbe, cancel Finanzamt registration, establish Georgian tax residency, register as IE. The complete Abmeldung process.
Tax Comparison
Freiberufler vs Georgia IE: Complete Tax Comparison 2026
Income tax brackets (14–45%), Soli, GKV/PKV (~€800–900/month), Gewerbesteuer vs Georgia's 1% flat. A detailed side-by-side that reveals the full cost gap.
Exit Tax & Legal
German Wegzugsteuer (Exit Tax) and Moving to Georgia
German exit tax on unrealized capital gains, how to properly leave the German tax system, the 183-day rule, and avoiding erweiterte beschränkte Steuerpflicht.
Lifestyle & Costs
Cost of Living: Tbilisi vs Berlin for Freelancers
Berlin avg rent €1,200 vs Tbilisi €400. Add lower taxes and the combined savings are life-changing. A full cost comparison for remote workers.
Migration Guide
From Kleinunternehmer to Georgian IE: A Practical Migration Guide
German Kleinunternehmerregelung caps at €22K. Georgia's IE cap is 500K GEL (~€170K). Here's the complete process to make the transition.
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