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German documents.
In plain English.

Deutsche Dokumente. Klipp und klar erklärt.

Confusing German contracts, utility bills, and bureaucracy — explained in plain language so you know exactly where you stand.

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German document tools, coming soon

Everything German bureaucracy throws at you.

One tool live now. Eight more in the pipeline — covering the documents that confuse expats most.

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Mietvertrag explainer

Rent increases, deposit rules, notice periods, Schönheitsreparaturen — explained before you sign.

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Nebenkostenabrechnung explainer

Upload your annual utility statement and get a plain-English breakdown of every line item — heating, water, maintenance — and whether the charges look right.

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Employment contract analyser (Arbeitsvertrag)

Plain-language explanation of your key clauses, probation terms, non-compete rules, and worker rights before day one.

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Bewerbungsschreiben generator

Upload a job posting and get a tailored German cover letter — correct tone, format, and Anrede that English AI tools consistently get wrong.

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Expat German tax FAQ chatbot

Your questions about Steuererklärung, Steuer-ID, Finanzamt, and deductions — answered in plain English.

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Bureaucracy navigator

Step-by-step guides for Anmeldung, Steuer-ID, visa extensions, Rundfunkbeitrag, and opening a bank account.

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GKV vs PKV health insurance guide

Unbiased comparison of public and private German health insurance based on your income, age, and situation. No broker, no commission.

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Riester / Rürup pension explainer

What you actually own, what the tax benefit really is, and how to read your annual pension statement.

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German freelancer setup guide

Freiberufler registration, Kleinunternehmerregelung, invoicing rules — everything to get started without the Finanzamt guesswork.

Three steps. Thirty seconds.

No account. No setup. Just paste or upload your document and get a plain-language explanation within seconds.

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Paste or upload

Copy the text from your document or upload a PDF. No formatting required — just the raw content.

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AI explains it

Our German-calibrated AI breaks down every section in plain English — line by line, no jargon.

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Understand your position

Know what the document actually means, what to watch out for, and what questions to ask next.

English AI tools get German wrong.

German bureaucracy has its own logic, legal framework, and language. Generic AI tools miss the nuance. We don't.

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German-calibrated AI

Built by someone fluent in both German and English — with real knowledge of Mietrecht, Arbeitsrecht, and how German bureaucracy actually works.

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Explains, never advises

We tell you what your document says in plain language. We never tell you what to do. That's your call — informed and confident.

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GDPR-compliant by default

Your documents are not stored beyond the session. No account required. No data retained after you get your result.

No lawyer, no waiting

Get clarity in under a minute. For a fraction of the cost of a consultation — and before you need one.

Understand before you sign.

Plain-English articles on the documents that confuse expats most.

Legal notice: PlainDeutsch explains documents in plain language. It does not provide legal advice (Rechtsberatung) and is not a substitute for a qualified lawyer (Rechtsanwalt). If you are in a legal dispute or need binding legal guidance, please consult a licensed legal professional. PlainDeutsch operates within the limits of the Rechtsdienstleistungsgesetz (RDG).