Authorities and Formalities

Moving to or within Germany inevitably involves a long list of bureaucratic issues, which can turn out to be a time consuming as well as nerve wracking adventure.

With our know how and our connections to the various authorities we can provide a profound and professional service to you which will ensure that all permits necessary for your stay in Germany are quickly granted.

You need to deploy employees to other locations worldwide? We can certainly support you. A brief summary of the services we offer can be found under Relocation Services Worldwide.

Authorities

• Registration office
  (Registration/notice of residence/German police record/proof of residency/application tax ID/dog registration, etc.)
• Immigration office
  (Application/collection/extension of work and residence permits for non Europeans)
• Labour office
  (Application/collection/extention of work permits)
• Foreign Embassies/Consulates
  („foreign police record”, e.g. affidavit, application for and collection of visas for foreign countries)
• Bundesverwaltungsamt
  (Tracking of visa applications)

Drivers Licence & Car Registration

• Transport Department
  (Car registration and de-registration)
• Conversion of foreign drivers license
  • Official translation of foreign drivers license
  • Police record (if so required)
  • Information on the first aid course and eye test
  • Information about the driving school and overall process
  • Application of German license at the Transport Department

Additional services

• Authentication of employer lconfirmation etters
• Authentication of documents and/or copies of documents
• Application of child benefit

Home Search

No matter how great or small the distance from home country to host country, we take the time to listen to each assignee, to learn what is important. Getting to know the assignee and understanding that each one is unique allows us to guide them through the challenge of moving for work.

Our comprehensive service ensures that the transfer and integration flows smoothly, and is simple for everybody.

Our Relocation Consultants will be glad to assist.

Orientation and introduction to local conditions

• Orientation tour of selected areas within Munich or the outskirts
• Overall information about living in the city
• General information concerning the rental market
• General information about public and private schools and kindergartens
• Shopping facilities
• Information about the public transportation system in Munich
• Comprehensive information concerning sports opportunities, neighborhood clubs and cultural facilities
• Welcome Present: City plan and comprehensive welcome guide

Home Search

• Thorough consultation with the employee to define individual requirements and needs for the new home
• Systematic search and pre-selection of suitable accommodation based on the search profile
• Arranging appointments to view accommodation
• Accompanying employee to the appointments of the pre-selected houses or flats
• Lease negotiations protecting the client’s interest
• Translation and explanation of the rental agreement (no legal advice )
• Co-ordination of payments of deposit
• Accompanying the employee at the hand over appointment
• Explanation of the handover protocol

Formalities after move in

• Application for internet/telephone access (if desired a consultation about the different telephone and internet offers is also available)
• Connection to utilities
• Registration GEZ (mandatory television and radio license)
• Application of residential parking permit (if required)
• Organisation of mail forwarding services

Integration Services

• Organization of language courses
• Support with the opening of bank accounts
• Organization of relevant insurance cover/consultations
• List of foreign-language doctors, dentists, pharmacies, attorneys, tax counsels etc.
• A handout of the most important and helpful telephone numbers, addresses and Websites
• Post-move telephone advice and assistance after moving into the new home

School Search

• Information about the German educational system
• Consultancy for selection of private schools and kindergartens
• Appointments, organization and attendance visits to private schools and kindergartens
• Support for registration formalities

Move Management

Let us select the ideal forwarding company for your household goods. We will arrange it all and will be your single point of contact.

Scope of Service:

• Coodination and Management of removal of house hold goods
• Organisation and negotiation of quotations from two forwarding agents
• TM Relocation chooses to removal company best suited
• Organisation of transport insurance
• TM Relocation assists with coordination of appointments regarding packing and shipping as well as delivery
• Checking of invoice
• Coordination of insurance claims
• Coordination of storage facility including insurance

Departure

Maybe your employees say: “We are sorry that we have to go home.” – A statement which we often hear from assignees who have really enjoyed their stay in Germany. However the time comes when moving back turns into reality. Whether your employees return home or move to another location – we deliver a comprehensive departure service.

Our relocation consultants will be glad to assist and will cover:

• General consultancy and support
• Getting in contact with the transferee to set up the process
• Preparation of written notice for termination of the lease to the landlord
• Organisation and coordination of painters etc. for the renovation
• Returning the flat/ house to the landlord (hand over protocol)
• Checking of final utility bill
• Organisation of mail forwarding services
• Preparation of the cancellation letter to corresponding insurance companies, club-memberships, accounts etc.
• Cancellation of electricity-, gas- and water supply contracts
• Cancellation of GEZ (TV/radio tax)
• Cancellation telephone/internet access
• Car de-registration
• Cancellation child allowance
• De-registration of residency

We also can take care of obtaining foreign visas and worldwide relocation if necessary!

Other Services

Apart from the main services outlined in detail TM Relocation can also support you with a host of incidental services. No matter how large or small the task at Hand, we are here to fulfill your requirements.

Indidental Services:

• Consultancy in general
• Information about pet import regulations
• Information about car im-/export regulations
• Organization and handling of car im-/export
• Organization of temporary accommodation; e.g. hotel, serviced apartments etc
• Airport pick up
• Support in organizing Babysitters, cleaners, gardners etc.
• … and much more!