Tax Optimization
For French expats in Germany, the local tax system can quickly become a headache.
New laws, risk of double taxation, forms in German… Faller Finance is here to simplify your life and optimize your situation.
Our goal: to help you reduce your tax burden while remaining fully compliant with both French and German tax authorities.
Thanks to our expertise in both tax systems, you’ll optimize your taxes and retain capital for your wealth-building projects.
Employees, freelancers, families, mixed-nationality couples: German tax optimization for everyone
We support a wide range of expat clients with diverse profiles and needs:
✔ Expat Employees
Understanding the German tax system (tax classes, withholdings) and declaring any income earned in France to avoid double taxation on your salary or investment income.
✔ Self-Employed Workers and Entrepreneurs
Highlighting your tax levers to fully take advantage of the benefits linked to your status.
✔ Expat Families
Taking into account family-related tax benefits (family quotient, dependents, allowances) and coordinating declarations between spouses to minimize household taxation.
✔ French-German Mixed-Nationality Couples
Coordinating two national tax systems to avoid double taxation and choose the most favorable declaration options on both sides of the border (tax credit on the French side, joint taxation on the German side, etc.).
Every situation is unique, but they all share the same goal: paying only what is due and making the most of all available tax benefits.
Our Tax Optimization Services in Germany
Here’s what Faller Finance specifically offers to reduce your tax burden
✔ Personalized Analysis of Your French-German Tax Situation
A comprehensive review of your income, assets, and obligations in each country to identify tax optimization opportunities.
✔ Support with Tax Declarations
We guide you step by step to correctly complete your German income tax return, either online via ELSTER or on a private platform, including all your income and deductions, and submit it to the Finanzamt (the tax office).
✔ Tax Arbitration Between France and Germany
Each type of income is declared in the correct country to avoid double taxation: we ensure you benefit from tax credit or exemption mechanisms provided by bilateral agreements, so your income is only taxed once — in full compliance with the laws of both countries.
✔ Maximizing Tax Benefits
Comprehensive identification of all deductions, tax credits, and exemptions you’re entitled to. We help you deduct professional expenses, relocation costs related to expatriation, or contributions to private insurance plans to minimize your taxable income as much as possible: Take advantage of every available tax benefit.
✔ Attractive Retirement Savings Solutions
Your optimization levers: real estate, retirement savings, and financial investments all come together in Germany to grow your wealth and reduce your taxes. Deductible Rürup pension plans, high-depreciation rental investments, and funds dedicated to non-residents — we select the best solutions to grow your capital.
✔ Gifts and Inheritance
We design a French-German tax structure that protects your loved ones while minimizing inheritance and gift taxes. Allowance calculations, choice of matrimonial regime, early transfer of assets — we manage every step to ensure your wealth is passed on at the best possible cost, in full compliance with the law.
How Our Tax Support Works
We follow a clear four-step approach to help you manage your finances with complete peace of mind:
1.
Free Tax Assessment (1 hour)
We review your assets, income, and future plans during a comprehensive consultation to identify potential optimization levers.
2.
Tailor-Made Plan
Following our analysis, we provide you with a clear plan: recommended tax regimes, possible deductions, and tailored savings and investment solutions.
3.
Guided Implementation
Pre-filled tax returns, savings or insurance contracts, France/Germany tax coordination — we handle every formality by your side right through to finalization.
4.
Year-Round Support
Your situation is changing? Tax regulations evolve? We adjust the strategy and remain available for any questions to ensure your optimizations remain effective over time.
Ready to Optimize Your Taxes?
Don’t wait to reduce your tax bill and secure your financial future.
Take advantage of a free initial consultation with our experts to assess your situation and begin your personalized tax optimization.