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Sequence of SSN, rental, bank account, etc, in USA to satisfy dependencies
Answering, having found much of this out by trial and error... this is based on my own experience in Washington state, and YMMV.
First, apply for a SSN as early as possible. This requires an address, ...
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Moving to Germany to take up two jobs, but will need two homes. I've heard the costs for the second home may be tax-deductible. Under what conditions?
The second job being "too far away" is enough. My Nebenwohnung in Zürich is only 80 km from my Hauptwohnung in Germany, and the rent is entirely tax-deductible in Germany.
I don't know what the 10% ...
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Can I open a bank account in the Netherlands using my workplace address?
You can do this if and only if you manage to obtain your BSN number before having a fixed address.
To open a bank account, you will be asked for a BSN number; and to get a BSN number you must ...
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Is “Wohnen auf Zeit” easier to organise from abroad than normal rental, or do landlords still insist on Schufa, work contract, and meeting the tenant?
Please find here the blog article on the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung - the paper you need for the Anmeldung in Berlin https://crocodilian.de/ba36
You have linked to the German version above :-)
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How can I get a Steuer-Identifikationsnummer (tax ID no.) a month before my date of employment, without physically moving a month before?
Your employer is making an unreasonable request. Either they have no idea how things are working in their country or they don't care.
The very first thing you need is an Arbeitsvertrag. You don't ...
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Date of arrival for visa
As a US citizen, you are entitled to be present in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This is separate from your long-term visa. If your visa's validity date falls after your ...
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How can I get a Steuer-Identifikationsnummer (tax ID no.) a month before my date of employment, without physically moving a month before?
Since there are, I believe, people living in neighbouring countries and working in Germany, you should probably be able to register with the Finanzamt using your UK address.
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