Practical, in-depth guides for Germans living and doing business in the United States.
A practical guide for German citizens, expats, and dual-nationals: when you actually need a German-affiliated US tax advisor, what cross-border qualifications to look for (FATCA, FBAR, Anlage AUS, Wegzugsbesteuerung), and the questions to ask before hiring one.
For non-resident and resident German buyers: how the US property purchase actually works, the LLC vs. personal-title question, FIRPTA on resale, financing options without a US credit history, and what changes if you plan to rent the property out.
A practical guide to dual-qualified attorneys: what "dual-qualified" really means, when you need one (immigration, inheritance, business formation, contract enforcement), what they cannot do (German notarization), and how to verify the qualification claim.
How German expats navigate the US healthcare system: insurance choices, finding German-speaking doctors, what happens to your gesetzliche or private German insurance, billing and reimbursement, and prescription differences.
Opening a US bank account as a German, keeping or closing your German accounts after moving, low-fee transfer services that beat the SWIFT default, and what FATCA reporting your German bank will do whether you want it or not.
A practical guide for German companies entering the US market: choosing between LLC and C-corp, location strategy beyond New York and California, the actual cost of a US subsidiary in year 1, common visa paths for managers (L-1, E-2), and the typical first-year mistakes.