Establish the basic facts
- Country of habitual residence
- Employer’s legal name and German workplace
- Intended start date and contract duration
- Physical work location for each day of a typical week
- Other employment, directorship or self-employment
- Family members whose insurance may depend on yours
Review the employment documents
Find the clauses for place of work, remote work, business travel, probation, notice, hours, leave and salary. Ask for any policy or addendum referred to but not supplied. Keep the final signed copy.
Ask the right institution
Your employer can explain payroll onboarding and workplace policy. A health insurer or competent social-security institution can address coverage and certificates. Tax conclusions belong with a qualified tax adviser or authority; labour-law advice belongs with a lawyer or authorised body.
Keep evidence of the real pattern
Maintain a work-location calendar and retain relevant payroll and authority correspondence. Revisit the position when the number of home-working days, country of residence, employer or additional activity changes.
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