German contracting

[aussielong]

Ive taken a gig at an investment bank in Germany. Start in a few weeks. Never worked there before.

The umbrella / self employed route is the way to go is it?

I do not have a UK co.

[darmstadt]

Do you have an EU passport first? If not, have you applied for a working visa?

[stek]

Do you have an EU passport first? If not, have you applied for a working visa?

Company applies for visa doesn't it, not the worker...

[aussielong]

Do you have an EU passport first? If not, have you applied for a working visa?

I'm British but I've been in Aus a long time. No visa issues.

I found some good info in these forums actually.

I'm "opting in", and I'm going umbrella.

Now just gotta find a flat share with some friendly drunk nurses.

[Hercule]

did you have any specific umbrella in mind or are you currently researching?
i'm in a similar situation and would prefer to outsource all the red tape, as far as possible.

[aussielong]

did you have any specific umbrella in mind or are you currently researching?
i'm in a similar situation and would prefer to outsource all the red tape, as far as possible.

Yes , I have been put on to a firm by the agent.
I'll let you know