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4/9/15 3:07 PM
Hi all,

I have "Erwerbstätigkeit gestattet" residence permit. Recently i have been getting a lot of interesting freelance opportunites in other EU countries in the Schengen region. At the moment i am working full time 

So my question is
Can i do contracting in other EU countries and invoice them in Germany if i register myself as a freelancer? 
For example - Work in Belgium for 3-6 months and live in Germany

If not then is there a way around? like working for a umbrella company?

Thank you in advance for your replies

 
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4/9/15 4:32 PM as a reply to unknownscript.
Hi,

this is no legal advice, because I am no lawyer and no tax adviser.

But I do not see any problem to do so. As long as you keep your principal residence in Germany and send your invoices from here it should work.

Good luck
Detlef
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4/9/15 4:50 PM as a reply to trust7.
Hi Detlef,

Thank you for the quick answer. 

I was under the impression that my residence permit allows me to only freelance in Germany.

So if i just register myself in Finanzamt as freelancer, then can i directly take up contracting jobs in other EU countries as long as i keep my primary residence and travel back and forth? 

Kind Regards
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4/9/15 4:58 PM as a reply to unknownscript.
Yes, that's how I see it.

Nevertheless, before you register yourself get advice from a tax consultant. Not only because of this special case, but because there are many things to be aware of for a freelancer or selfdependent. 

Ask your colleagues if anybody can recommend a good one. Is the same problem as with a dentist ;-

Detlef
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4/9/15 5:08 PM as a reply to unknownscript.
Hello,

I also have the same query. I am on student status but allowed to work also for some limited time. Can i work as a consultant in other EU country by keeping my status here and doing invoices here in Germay without crossing the time limit allowed.

Thank you.
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4/9/15 5:39 PM as a reply to farman.
No!

You do not have the permission to work as a freelancer or selfdependent, you may just work for some hours as an employee. The reason for your visa is, that you study hard and successful, no time for other things ;-

Detlef
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4/9/15 6:15 PM as a reply to trust7.
Thank you for your responce.

But work will  not be as a freelancer or selfdependent it is a normal few hours work but in another EU-country. And all invoices will be given at Fianzamt in Germany.

Can i do that, its simple some hours work within the limit given by ABH?

Thank you.
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4/9/15 6:28 PM as a reply to farman.
Okay, I do not know this. I guess the rules of the other country will be relevant in this case.

Please keep us updated!

Thanks

Detlef
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4/10/15 6:47 PM as a reply to unknownscript.
unknownscript:
Hi all,

I have "Erwerbstätigkeit gestattet" residence permit. Recently i have been getting a lot of interesting freelance opportunites in other EU countries in the Schengen region. At the moment i am working full time 

So my question is
Can i do contracting in other EU countries and invoice them in Germany if i register myself as a freelancer? 
For example - Work in Belgium for 3-6 months and live in Germany

You need a permanent resident permit in Bundesland and work permit in other EU countries to do this.

If not then is there a way around? like working for a umbrella company?

Thank you in advance for your replies

 
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4/10/15 9:47 PM as a reply to Wim Hannover.
Hello,

Cebit do you know anything about student status people in Germany but work as a consultant for a very small work in other EU-country and taking invoices in Germany and paying taxes.

Please share information.
Thank you.
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