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German Freelancer? Pay 1% Tax Instead of 42%

GermanTaxFree publishes well-researched guides focused on how German freelancers — Freiberufler and Selbständige — can legally reduce their tax burden by establishing Georgian Individual Entrepreneur (IE) status with 1% flat tax on turnover.

What We Cover

• German tax system vs Georgia — Einkommensteuer, Soli, Gewerbesteuer, health insurance costs
• Step-by-step process for moving your freelance business from Germany to Georgia
• Wegzugsteuer (exit tax) — what to prepare before leaving the German tax system
• Freiberufler vs Georgia IE — complete side-by-side tax comparison
• Kleinunternehmer to Georgian IE — for freelancers under the €22K threshold
• Cost of living comparison: Tbilisi vs Berlin — the combined savings picture

Registration Services

For hands-on help registering a Georgian IE or LLC, we recommend StartGE — they handle the full process remotely: notarized power of attorney, Revenue Service registration, bank account introduction, and ongoing accounting support.

Disclaimer

All content on GermanTaxFree is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Tax laws change — always verify the current rules with a qualified professional before making decisions. The figures cited (1% rate, 500K GEL cap, German tax brackets, etc.) are accurate as of April 2026.