Origin briefing · reviewed 16 July 2026Leaving Germany: the 2026 tax guide
Start with the Germany departure rules, then compare the headline tax position across the destinations people research most.
Run the free instant checkThe Germany position in figures.
These sourced headline figures frame the departure review. Personal facts, asset type and treaty rules determine the payable result.
What departure can trigger.
Germany has a recorded exit-tax rule.
Exit tax on shareholdings of 1%+ when moving abroad (AStG s.6). Confirm residence cessation, retained source income and asset-specific rules with your advisor before acting.
Where people go from Germany.
Each route opens a sourced side-by-side tax picture and the questions to verify for that move.
German exit tax (Wegzugsbesteuerung)
The German guide explains who falls within § 6 AStG and how a deemed disposal can arise before any cash sale. It covers the 2025 fund rule, payment options and the departure sequence to review with an advisor.
Compare a move from Germany.
Choose a destination and see the sourced first-order tax delta.