Up to €18,522 per year may qualify as deductible expenses just by supporting your family abroad!
According to §33a EStG and the official BMF Ländergruppeneinteilung (Dec 2023)
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Our form reveals many more legal tax advantages, from pension schemes and family support to smart investments that increase your net income.
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What our clients say
Real feedback from real people - navigating German systems with confidence
As an engineer new to Germany, I found many legal and financial topics confusing - especially health insurance and family tax benefits. The team explained everything in structured steps. Their SAFE-Formula was incredibly helpful in showing exactly what documents I needed to support my parents abroad. It gave me peace of mind knowing I was doing things legally and efficiently. Super helpful and honest service!
Ravi C.
Embedded Systems Engineer
I always thought only Germans could get certain tax advantages, but I was wrong. These guys showed me how to optimize my health insurance, claim family support legally, and even how to set things up better for the future. They’re independent advisors - not selling insurance for one company, but finding what fits me. That made all the difference.
Prateek T.
IT Consultant at a global tech company
Many expats feel lost in the system, but these guys know how it works. They don’t do tax filing, but they explain what’s possible under German law and what you should discuss with your Steuerberater. That bridge was what I needed. Plus, I got to understand how to properly set up private insurance without mistakes. That alone saved me a lot.
Hasan I.
Project Engineer
Finding someone who speaks your language – both culturally and financially – is rare in Germany. Tahir and the team didn’t push products but truly listened. They explained how I can support my mother back home and even claim deductions for it. Everything was clear, professional, and I felt respected throughout. Highly recommend this team if you’re an expat who wants to do things properly.
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Why we’re the right partner for your financial path in Germany?
We are proud to say that we now serve a four-digit number of clients. Our many years of experience and deep knowledge of German law allow our specialists to secure the best possible outcome for you - no matter where you’re from or what your starting point is.
With our proven SAFE Formula, we help you access the benefits you’re legally entitled to - clearly, step by step. Whether you're sending money home or optimizing your financial setup in Germany, we make sure no opportunity is left behind.
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What’s behind the SAFE Formula?
We developed the SAFE Formula to turn confusing paperwork into clear opportunities. Each letter stands for one key principle in our proven system:
S – Status Check
We guide you through a proven framework instead of leaving you guessing. From required documents and deadlines to which forms and tax benefits apply to your specific case, we give you step-by-step clarity. Whether you're supporting your family abroad, optimizing pension deductions, or using smart insurance-based strategies, we bring structure into your financial planning & not trial and error.
A – Arrange Payments
We believe in clarity over confusion. You’ll always know what’s realistically possible and what’s not. We explain why specific benefits apply to your situation and what you need to qualify, with full transparency. Our goal is to give you a fair, honest roadmap you can actually trust.
F – File Proof
Your life is unique and your financial plan should be too. Whether you're an expat, an international professional, or supporting relatives abroad, we tailor everything to your personal goals, status, and obligations. No copy-paste advice. Just the best outcome based on your real-life circumstances.
E – Ensure Consistency
The German tax and insurance system can feel overwhelming – especially in another language. We deliberately avoid dry legal jargon and instead provide practical insights and real-world examples – helping you understand where it might be worth taking a closer look. For a binding assessment, always consult a certified tax advisor.
About Us Why We Do What We Do
In a world where knowledge is the key to independence, it’s troubling that essential life skills like finance, taxes, and long-term planning are still missing from most people’s education. Yet the consequences are real: rising living costs, complex rules, and a system that often feels like it rewards those who already know how it works. For international professionals in Germany, the challenge is even bigger. Language barriers, unfamiliar bureaucracy, and a tax system that can feel cold and unforgiving create a gap where many people are left to figure everything out alone. That’s exactly why we built this team. What makes us different is not only our expertise - it’s our perspective. Several of our advisors came to Germany from abroad themselves. They stood exactly where you may be today: unsure where to start, overwhelmed by paperwork, and frustrated by how unfair and complicated the system can feel when nobody explains it properly. They had to build their knowledge step by step - through real experience, persistence, and countless hours of learning. Today, they share that knowledge with genuine purpose: to give you clear structure, highlight what truly matters, and help you avoid blind spots they once had to navigate alone. In short: we don’t just point in a direction - we take your hand and guide you through the parts that feel most confusing. As a team, we combine over 150 years of experience across tax-relevant structures, financial planning, benefits, and long-term strategy. Our mission is simple: make clarity accessible - and help you move forward with confidence in a system that too often leaves people behind.
Meet Our Advisors
Experienced Consultants with Firsthand Knowledge
Our team combines professional expertise with real-life experience - including advisors who have navigated Germany’s system themselves and built their knowledge step by step.
Tizian Dick
Head of International Communication

Academic Background
B.Sc. in Economics (LMU) M.Sc. in Economics with Honors (UR) PhD in Pension Economics (UR) – pending
Professional Qualifications
Insurance Specialist (§34d GewO, IHK) Business Consultant for Private Households (IHK) Private Health Insurance Specialist (TELIS)
Professional Experience
Assistant in Portfolio Management @ Wealthcap Research Assistant, Financial Committee @ German Parliament
Roles & Responsibilities
Co-Founder @ Financial Guide Germany Head of International Communication - Oversees international Communication and content strategy, ensuring that complex financial and regulatory topics are conveyed with clarity, structure, and cultural sensitivity for international audiences.
Gurjender Singh Hanson
Lead Advisor Training & Mentorship

Professional Background
Practical experience gained within a law firm environment (Thomas Enke, Groß-Gerau), building core advisory and compliance-related skills. Advisory activity within an established financial services network (TELIS Finanz AG).
Professional Qualifications
Insurance Specialist (§34d GewO, IHK) Business Consultant for Private Households (IHK)
Recognition
Ranked #1 Business Consultant (2023) – award for outstanding advisory quality and professional performance
Roles & Responsibilities
Training Lead for advisors @ Finance Guide Germany Leadership responsibility in advisor development and mentoring
Tahir Malik Ahmad
Principal Advisor – Financial & Insurance

Professional Background
Vocational training in hotel management, providing a strong foundation in structured processes, responsibility, and client-oriented work Professional development through hands-on experience and continuous qualification within the financial advisory field
Professional Qualifications
Business Consultant for Private Households (IHK) Insurance Specialist (§34d GewO, IHK)
Professional Experience
Advisory experience supporting private households and international clients Practical involvement in insurance-related and financial advisory processes within the German market
Roles & Responsibilities
Advisory support for international clients and expats navigating financial and insurance matters in Germany @ Financial Guide Germany Structured guidance tailored to individual situations, with a focus on clarity and practical solutions
Jan Brieskorn
Managing Director

Professional Background
Academic background in computer science and legal studies, forming a strong foundation for analytical thinking, system design, and regulatory understanding Early professional focus on the interaction between technology, legal frameworks, and structured decision-making
Professional Qualifications
Certified Business Consultant for Private Households (IHK) Insurance Specialist (§34d GewO, IHK)
Professional Experience
Experience in designing and optimizing operational processes within advisory-driven organizations Background in translating complex regulatory and structural requirements into practical, scalable systems for everyday operations
Roles & Responsibilities
Managing Director @ Financial Guide Germany Responsible for internal structures, processes, compliance coordination, and the strategic framework of Finance Guide Germany
Tizian Dick
Head of International Communication

Academic Background
B.Sc. in Economics (LMU) M.Sc. in Economics with Honors (UR) PhD in Pension Economics (UR) – pending
Professional Qualifications
Insurance Specialist (§34d GewO, IHK) Business Consultant for Private Households (IHK) Private Health Insurance Specialist (TELIS)
Professional Experience
Assistant in Portfolio Management @ Wealthcap Research Assistant, Financial Committee @ German Parliament
Roles & Responsibilities
Co-Founder @ Financial Guide Germany Head of International Communication - Oversees international Communication and content strategy, ensuring that complex financial and regulatory topics are conveyed with clarity, structure, and cultural sensitivity for international audiences.
Gurjender Singh Hanson
Lead Advisor Training & Mentorship

Professional Background
Practical experience gained within a law firm environment (Thomas Enke, Groß-Gerau), building core advisory and compliance-related skills. Advisory activity within an established financial services network (TELIS Finanz AG).
Professional Qualifications
Insurance Specialist (§34d GewO, IHK) Business Consultant for Private Households (IHK)
Recognition
Ranked #1 Business Consultant (2023) – award for outstanding advisory quality and professional performance
Roles & Responsibilities
Training Lead for advisors @ Finance Guide Germany Leadership responsibility in advisor development and mentoring
Tahir Malik Ahmad
Principal Advisor – Financial & Insurance

Professional Background
Vocational training in hotel management, providing a strong foundation in structured processes, responsibility, and client-oriented work Professional development through hands-on experience and continuous qualification within the financial advisory field
Professional Qualifications
Business Consultant for Private Households (IHK) Insurance Specialist (§34d GewO, IHK)
Professional Experience
Advisory experience supporting private households and international clients Practical involvement in insurance-related and financial advisory processes within the German market
Roles & Responsibilities
Advisory support for international clients and expats navigating financial and insurance matters in Germany @ Financial Guide Germany Structured guidance tailored to individual situations, with a focus on clarity and practical solutions
Jan Brieskorn
Managing Director

Professional Background
Academic background in computer science and legal studies, forming a strong foundation for analytical thinking, system design, and regulatory understanding Early professional focus on the interaction between technology, legal frameworks, and structured decision-making
Professional Qualifications
Certified Business Consultant for Private Households (IHK) Insurance Specialist (§34d GewO, IHK)
Professional Experience
Experience in designing and optimizing operational processes within advisory-driven organizations Background in translating complex regulatory and structural requirements into practical, scalable systems for everyday operations
Roles & Responsibilities
Managing Director @ Financial Guide Germany Responsible for internal structures, processes, compliance coordination, and the strategic framework of Finance Guide Germany
How we work
A clear, step‒by‒step approach to guide you through the process
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Analysis & Orientation
We begin by gaining a clear overview of your current situation. This includes reviewing relevant information, understanding your personal circumstances, and putting ourselves in your position to see the full picture. Based on this initial understanding, we identify first areas where improvements may be possible. Throughout this process, your goals and priorities remain central, and we follow consumer-protection principles to ensure a solid and responsible foundation.
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Benefits, Allowances & Bureaucratic Relief
Our primary focus is to optimize your situation in a way that protects your budget. This means identifying available government benefits, allowances, and structural advantages that may apply to you - without creating unnecessary additional costs. Many of these opportunities remain unused simply because they are complex or poorly explained. Our role is to help you understand what exists, what may be relevant, and how these elements can support your overall financial structure.
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Optimization & Active Support
Together, we review existing structures, identify inefficiencies, and uncover hidden cost drivers within your documents and arrangements. Our goal is not reduction at any price, but meaningful optimization - without sacrificing necessary coverage or stability. As a clear benchmark, our approach aims to achieve a minimum improvement of 10% of your net income through structural optimization. This serves as a guiding standard for our work, focusing on sustainable improvements rather than short-term adjustments. Where additional potential exists, we highlight it transparently and in context.
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Ongoing Guidance & Long-Term Support
Financial situations evolve over time - through career changes, family developments, regulatory updates, or personal goals. We remain by your side as a long-term point of contact, supporting you proactively as circumstances change. Our commitment is continuous guidance, not one-time interaction. We monitor relevant developments, provide orientation when adjustments are needed, and ensure that you always have someone to turn to when questions arise.
Made for You – if You Earn in Germany or Abroad
Let’s talk about your options - contact our advisors today.
It’s time to take the next step. In just 10 to 15 minutes, we’ll take a closer look at your personal situation, highlight key factors you might not have considered, and show you where others have already achieved significant results - simply by getting the right guidance. This is not a sales call. It’s a short discovery conversation to help you gain clarity, uncover hidden potential, and find out what’s truly possible in your case.
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FAQ
Here you will find the most frequently asked questions along with their corresponding answers.
Why should you work with us?
We combine expertise and practical experience from multiple disciplines to help you move forward by sharing this knowledge with you. It is very common that certain options, opportunities, government benefits, or structural tax considerations remain unnoticed — not because they are hidden, but because they are rarely explained clearly. This is exactly where we step in. Together, we review your individual situation, identify relevant possibilities, and help you approach them in a structured and well-informed way — always hand in hand and aligned with your personal circumstances.
How do we earn money?
Our initial consultation and preliminary discussion are completely free of charge. This includes the first call, an initial assessment of your situation, and the provision of introductory documents to help you prepare and understand the process. If you decide to proceed with active support — including structured documentation, access to support materials, detailed overviews of potential savings, and hands-on assistance with implementation — a one-time service fee of €86.40 applies. This fee is charged only once and does not recur. It allows us to continuously maintain and update all information, provide ongoing access to relevant materials, and ensure that long-term support remains available. This includes having a consistent point of contact and the ability to discuss individual questions whenever they arise. In short, the fee covers a long-term service framework — not a one-time appointment.
How and where does the consultation take place?
As a future-oriented company, we offer our services nationwide across Germany. Thanks to modern technology, consultations can be conducted conveniently via video call — allowing us to connect with you directly, wherever you are, from the comfort of your own home.
Will I still have a personal contact after the consultation?
We consider long-term support a natural part of our work. Life circumstances change over time — especially when it comes to financial and structural matters. We remain available to accompany you through these developments with guidance, experience, and continuity. Ongoing support of this kind is provided to our clients without additional costs.
Are you affiliated with any institutions, insurers, or providers?
We operate fully independently and are not tied to any specific institutions, insurers, or providers. This independence is a core principle of our approach and allows us to work freely across the market. It enables us to consider a broad range of options and focus on what is most suitable for your individual situation, rather than being limited to predefined solutions.
When is the right time to seek advice?
For a structured and comprehensive view of your financial situation, the best time to start was in the past — the second-best time is now. Financial decisions are often influenced by timing, and postponing them can mean missing opportunities that cannot be recovered later. Based on our experience, delayed action can lead to significant long-term disadvantages. In many cases, these missed opportunities accumulate over time — not because of wrong decisions, but because no decision was made at all.
What do we expect from you as a client?
We aim to provide a professional and comprehensive view of your financial situation and available options. Our work is based on the completeness and quality of the information you choose to share with us, as this forms the foundation for meaningful and well-structured guidance. You can expect your information to be handled with the same level of professionalism, care, and confidentiality that you would expect from a doctor or a legal professional.
Who do you typically work with?
We provide a professional and holistic view of your financial situation and available options. Our work relies on the completeness and quality of the information you share with us, as this forms the foundation for meaningful and effective collaboration. You can expect your information to be treated with the same level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality that you would expect from a doctor or a legal professional.
Do you provide tax or legal advice?
No. We do not provide tax or legal advice and are not licensed tax advisors. Our services do not constitute tax advisory services within the meaning of the German Tax Advisory Act (Steuerberatungsgesetz – StBerG). Our role is strictly limited to providing orientation, structure, and conceptual support. This includes helping you prepare information, understand general frameworks, and develop tax-relevant concepts or optimization approaches — without performing tax assessments, preparing tax returns, or representing you before tax authorities. Where professional tax or legal evaluation is required, we explicitly recommend consulting a certified tax advisor or legal professional. For complex matters, we may work alongside qualified tax advisors to ensure that specialized expertise is available — however, all tax advisory services are provided exclusively by licensed professionals, not by us. In summary: we support understanding, preparation, and structure — formal tax advice remains the responsibility of certified tax advisors.
What topics can be discussed during a consultation?
During a consultation, we focus on gaining clarity and structure around your individual situation. Topics may include financial orientation, insurance-related questions, long-term planning considerations, and an overview of potential options or frameworks relevant to your circumstances. The discussion is intended to help you better understand your position, identify open questions, and recognize areas that may require further attention or professional review. We do not provide tax or legal advice, but we help you prepare and structure topics so they can be addressed efficiently with the appropriate licensed professionals where necessary.
What makes your approach different from traditional advisors?
We take a holistic and structured approach to understanding your financial situation, rather than focusing on isolated topics or individual solutions. Our work is based on building a clear overall picture first, using accurate and complete information as the foundation for meaningful guidance. What sets our approach apart is the emphasis on clarity, preparation, and long-term perspective. We help you understand how different aspects of your situation are connected, so decisions can be made consciously and with confidence — especially in complex or unfamiliar systems. Throughout this process, your information is handled with the same level of professionalism and confidentiality you would expect from trusted professionals such as doctors or legal advisors.
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