Financial Advice & Consulting for Expats in Germany

As an expert in the financial needs of expats, Horbach Wirtschaftsberatung offers tailored consultancy services throughout Germany. These services encompass not only health insurance, liability insurance, life assurance and home contents insurance, but also many types of protection specially tailored to your needs as an expat. We shall be at your side from the outset with support and advice, whether in relation to planning your finances after you arrive in Germany as an expat, when you start work, during your career or whilst you are shaping your life as an expatriate in Germany.

We understand the unique challenges that expats face when they come to Germany.

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Overcoming the Unique Challenges faced by Expats

Everyday life

  • language
  • food
  • culture
  • job
  • home

Social life

  • new friends
  • missing the family
  • sport & club

Finance

  • bank account
  • tax obligations
  • no English documents
  • registration etc.

We know how things work in Germany and understand the challenges involved. As your personal contact person, we shall guide you through the German bureaucratic jungle.

Availability of consultations in multiple languages: German, English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian and Farsi.
Availability of consultations in multiple languages: German, English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian and Farsi.

Your language is not included? We can also advise you in other languages. Please enter your nationality in the contact form

Our 3-Step Financial Consultation Process

Step 1: Contact Us

Contact us via the contact form, by phone, or by email. Once we receive your request, you will receive a call back from our financial adviser.

Step 2: Consultation Appointment

During the callback, you can address any questions you may have and schedule a desired appointment for the initial consultation.

Step 3: Consultation

The free initial consultation serves as a personal introduction and subsequent analysis of your financial situation. This is important for creating an individual financial plan that aligns with your goals.

Comprehensive Financial Services for Expats*

Basic insurance

Finance for the family

Real estate & loans

Old-age provision

Wealth building

*and much more

Tailored Insurance Concepts for Your Peace of Mind

What insurance do you actually need as an expat – and what insurance is superfluous? We shall advise you on what types of protection are worthwhile for you if you come to Germany. On the basis of your requirements and wishes, we shall jointly find a suitable insurance option with the best possible scope of cover so that you can focus on the essentials after you arrive.

Find an Expat Financial Advisor Near You

Map of Germany showing marked Horbach centers in cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, and more.
Map of Germany showing marked Horbach centers in cities like Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, and more.

Find an Expat Financial Advisor Near You

Frequently Asked Questions about Expat Finances

Definition of expat: "Expat" is short for "expatriate" and relates to a person who lives or works outside of their home country temporarily or permanently. Expat may relate to a specialist worker, manager or pensioner or any other person who moves to Germany for various reasons, e.g. professional opportunities or retirement in a different country.  

Our financial experts can assist you with your financial goals and needs regardless of your nationality. Whether you come from India, Mexico, Columbia, Spain or Italy – we are there for you.

Yes, Horbach works together with US Americans. Our financial experts can assist you with your financial goals and needs regardless of your nationality.

Yes, Horbach offers advice in English as well as in many other languages. We shall find a suitable adviser for your language who understands your needs and requirements. Please note that the application process has to be in German, but we shall assist you to ensure that the process runs as smoothly and straightforwardly as possible.

It's quite simple. Horbach is represented with a large number of sites in Germany. Simply use our contact form, and a suitable financial adviser will contact you. Your questions can then be cleared up, and an initial free consultation can be arranged.

You essentially have access to the same financial products as the local population. The important thing is what suits your particular situation. This includes your residence status, agreements between your countries of citizenship and Germany, your preferences for sustainability and your personal convictions. We offer a personalised consultation to take your needs into account.

The following types of insurance are offered for expats in Germany: occupational disability insurance, personal liability insurance, health insurance, old-age provision, life assurance and home contents insurance. Other types of insurance may also be necessary or advisable depending on your own situation.

Essential Insurances for Expats at a Glance

Health insurance

Life assurance 

Liability insurance

Home contents insurance 

Legal expenses insurance