Married, spouse in India
While your spouse lives in India, Germany can treat you as running two households: rent here, trips home and more can count.
€2,500+typical extra refund, on top of a standard return
German tax & pension refunds for Indians
Germany may owe you thousands. We get it back.
Most Indians in Germany claim only the basics, or nothing at all. We find what you're entitled to, on your tax return while you live here and on your pension after you leave.
€524,000in refunds claimed for our clients
311clients served
Figures as of 5 October 2026.
Living in Germany
Tax refund
Married with your spouse in India, family joining later, or paid for your master's? These are the refunds people miss most.
See tax refunds → Left GermanyPension refund
Moved back home for good? The pension contributions you paid in Germany may come back to you.
See pension refunds →Tax refund
Three situations where people miss the most.
Family joined you later
The years before your spouse and children arrived can be your most valuable tax years, even if they are already past.
€11,600–21,427claimed in individual cases
Paid master's, now working
Tuition from private university can be carried forward and set against tax on your salary.
€3,200back in the first working year, after €12,000 in fees
Didn't file before? You can usually still claim up to four years back. 2022 closes on 31 December 2026.
Pension refund
Left Germany? Your pension contributions may come back.
Every month you worked here, part of your salary went into the German state pension. Many non-EU citizens who leave for good can get their share back. Most never apply.
Your own contributions
The refund covers the share you paid as an employee.
After a waiting period
You can usually apply 24 months after your last German contribution.
From India
No need to travel. Everything is handled remotely.
How it works
Four steps. Mostly paid after your refund.
Message us
Tell us your situation on WhatsApp.
We check your case
We tell you which refunds may apply and which documents we need.
We handle it
We prepare everything and deal with the follow-up questions.
Pay mostly after
A part when we submit, the rest once your refund arrives.
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