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Germany — services for living and doing business

EU residence through the Chancenkarte, the Blue Card and Freiberufler

Population:
84m
Capital:
Berlin
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Time zone:
UTC+1
Passport by naturalisation:
from 5 years
Languages:
German
Germany on the map

Services in Germany

7 services from vetted local experts. Pick a category — every option is inside.

Business in Germany

Company and sole-trader registration, liquidation, accounting and tax.

Coming soon
7

Immigration in Germany

Residence permit

price on request
1

Finance in Germany

Crypto exchange

price on request

Legal services in Germany

Lawyers, contracts, licences and deal support.

Coming soon
4

Life and travel in Germany

Flights · Short-term stays · Car rental and 1 more

price on request
1

Healthcare in Germany

Health insurance

price on request
4

Property in Germany

Buying · Selling · Long-term rental and 1 more

price on request

Education in Germany

School and university admission, student visas and diploma recognition.

Coming soon

Prices are indicative — the expert quotes the final figure.

About the country

Germany is Europe's largest economy. Freelancers get the Freiberufler visa; businesses set up a GmbH. In exchange for high taxes and bureaucracy you get public healthcare and social protection.

Worth knowing

  • !High taxes (up to 45%) and social contributions
  • !A hard language and heavy bureaucracy
  • !Long processing times

Germany: scores by area

7.1/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

An expert estimate to get you oriented — we'll go through the details on the consultation.

Taxes (how favourable)3/10
Cost of living4/10
Safety6/10
Passport strength10/10
Infrastructure10/10
Business prospects7/10
Investment appeal7/10
Healthcare9/10
Environment8/10

Common questions

How can I move to Germany?
The catalogue covers these routes: residence permit. The reference section describes 16 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.
What services can I arrange in Germany?
7 options across 5 areas: residence permit, crypto exchange, flights, short-term stays, car rental, VPN abroad, health insurance, buying and 3 more. Every option comes with a price, a timeline and the scope of work; the provider is a licensed local expert.
Can services in Germany be arranged remotely, without flying in?
No: every service in this country requires you to be there in person - usually for biometrics, a signature at the bank or filing at a consulate. What exactly has to be done in person is covered on a free consultation before any work starts.
How long does it take in Germany?
It depends on the service: the fastest take from 60 days, the longest (citizenship, investment programmes) up to 6 months. The exact timeline is on each service card - that's the expert's working time, excluding queues at government bodies.
What does a consultation cost, and is there a markup on top?
The consultation is free and commits you to nothing. You sign the contract directly with the expert and pay their official price list - Pactors adds no markup and takes no commission from you.
After how many years can I get citizenship by naturalisation in Germany?
The standard naturalisation route in Germany takes from 5 years of legal residence (residence permit → permanent residence → passport). Faster routes: The fast 3-year route (“Turbo-Einbürgerung”) was abolished on 30.10.2025 — the minimum is now 5 years for everyone. This is a 2026 guide - the exact term depends on the route, and we'll confirm it on a consultation.

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