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
All Articles
In-depth, practical guides for German Freiberufler and Selbständige on Georgia's 1% tax regime — with real numbers and no fluff.
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.