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Bilingual documents for Germany

Living in Germany as a foreigner or dealing with international partners? The essential documents under German law — from rental contract to power of attorney to purchase agreement, with a translation both sides actually understand.

The problem

German tenancy law is strictly tenant-friendly: rent out an apartment without the right contract form and you can quickly be locked into an indefinite tenancy. International tenants, in turn, sign contracts they don't fully understand — from notice periods to registration duties. DUOLEXX translates both: the law into simple questions, and the contract into your language.

Good to know — German legal situation

  • Housing for temporary use (sec. 549 (2) no. 1 BGB) is exempt from the strict tenant protection rules — but the purpose of stay must be properly documented.
  • The deposit is capped at three months' net rent (sec. 551 BGB); tenant terminations require written form and a three-month notice period (secs. 568, 573c BGB).
  • After every move-in, the tenant needs the landlord's confirmation for the registration office within two weeks (sec. 19 BMG).

Available documents for Germany

Housing

Move in, rent, sublet, terminate — with contracts both sides actually understand.

Rental contract (temporary use)Fixed-term rental contract for expats and digital nomads — without the 5-year trap of permanent housing (sec. 549 (2) no. 1 BGB).Create now →Termination of rental contract (tenant)Ordinary termination of your rental contract as a tenant — with all formalities under sec. 573c BGB.Create now →Landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung)Mandatory document for registering your address in Germany — the landlord must issue it within two weeks of move-in (sec. 19 BMG).Create now →Sublease agreement (Untermietvertrag)Sublet your room or apartment for a limited time — with landlord-permission clause (sec. 540 BGB) and a clear fixed term.Create now →Handover protocol (Übergabeprotokoll)Evidence at move-in or move-out — meter readings, keys and defects documented, so there's no dispute about the deposit later.Create now →

Authorities & representation

Someone acts for you — at offices, the post or in contracts — while you're not around.

Power of attorney (Vollmacht)Someone handles official errands, collects documents or signs for you — private power of attorney under sec. 167 BGB, bilingual.Create now →

Buying & selling

Buy or sell second-hand privately without the language barrier becoming a risk.

Purchase agreement (used item)Buy or sell a bike, furniture or electronics privately — with a legally sound warranty exclusion for private sales.Create now →

Work & freelance

Contracts for remote work and freelancing — also as proof for visa applications.

Freelance contract (Germany)Service agreement for self-employed professionals under German law — with remote-work clause (visa proof) and protection against false self-employment.Create now →

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DUOLEXX creates documents based on legally reviewed templates but does not replace individual legal advice.