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Relocation service for expats – Arrive safely anywhere in the world Your partner for employee secondments abroad – organizational, logistical, stress-free

Competent and reliable support with relocation services for expats

Are you planning to send employees abroad or would you like to welcome expats to Germany? An international assignment offers new opportunities, but also brings many challenges. To ensure that your employees are productive from day one and that their families feel well taken care of, DACHSER & KOLB offers a comprehensive relocation service.

We know that every assignment is unique. That's why we put together a customized service package that is tailored precisely to the needs of your employees. From the initial idea to a successful arrival, we provide you with comprehensive support:

  • Visas and immigration:V We navigate through the bureaucratic jungle.

  • Housing search & relocation: Finding and furnishing the perfect home.

  • Administrative procedures & formalities: Stress-free registration, bank account setup, and more.

  • Integrative settling-in: Support for the whole family as they start out in their new environment.

With DACHSER & KOLB at your side, you benefit from years of experience and a global network. We provide security, organization, and peace of mind for you and your employees—worldwide.

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The satisfaction of your employees is the success of your company and our claim

Peter Beutel, Head of Relocation Service

Table of Contents

Co-working space

Before the assignment

During the assignment

After the assignment

Coworking space – an efficient working model for your expat

Are you looking for a flexible and modern working environment for your employees relocating abroad or to a remote location? With DACHSER & KOLB, you will find the ideal co-working space – we take care of finding, renting, and setting up the workplace.

Co-working spaces are a modern form of open-plan office. They bring together people from a wide variety of companies – whether employees, self-employed individuals, freelancers, or an entire department.


Your advantages at a glance

  • Maximum flexibility: Scalable workplace solutions without long-term commitments.

  • Cost savings: No high investments in your own office space or costly secondments.

  • Sustainability: Reduced commuting times and environmentally friendly working models.

  • Optimal infrastructure: Access to state-of-the-art technology, meeting rooms, and common areas.

  • Employee satisfaction: Enable your teams to work closer to where they live.
Professional co-working space with multicultural team working – relocation service for expats.

Before deployment

Intercultural training

  • Preparing expats and their families for cultural differences in the host country – both in their private and professional lives

Visas & immigration

  • Registrations within the EU
  • Collecting necessary information, certificates, documents, etc.
  • Applying for necessary documents
  • Entry visa
  • Work permit
  • Residence permit
  • Orientation / Look & See Trip

Show residential areas

  • Schools & kindergartens (types and geographical location)
  • Show sports & leisure opportunities
  • Explain school systems
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Home Search

  • Creation of a personal search profile
  • Research of the housing market
  • Accompaniment to appointments
  • Support with lease negotiations

School/Kindergarten Search

  • Provision of a list of possible schools/kindergartens
  • Coordination of accompanied school/kindergarten visits
  • Support with registration at the selected school/kindergarten

Move management

  • Price and service comparison for door-to-door moves
  • Professional management for moves by land, air, or sea
  • Professional management for short- and long-term storage
  • Clients enjoy budget control and smooth move processing

Expense reimbursement

  • Reimbursement of assignment-related costs to the employee
  • Timely instructions to the employee
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During the assignment

Settling-in service

  • Assistance with driver's license
  • Support in selecting and ordering media connections
  • Explanation of waste disposal, garbage collection, garden maintenance, and house rules

Child settling-in service

  • Information about sports clubs, youth clubs, playgroups
  • Information about playgrounds and amusement parks in the surrounding area

Optional services

  • Assistance with applying for child benefit
  • Support for spouses
  • Registration with health insurance / opening a bank account / car

Tenancy management

  • Advance payments on behalf of the employee or client
  • Payments to third parties in connection with a property rental agreement (e.g. estate agent's commission, deposit)
  • Handling negotiations/discussions with landlords

Vacant property management

  • Management of the employee's vacant residential property in their home country
  • Garden maintenance, interior and exterior inspections, winter service, repair work, cleaning
Signing a contract and handing over keys as part of a relocation service for expats.

After the assignment

Departures Services

  • Support with timely termination of rental agreements

Contract terms and conditions

  • Termination of contracts
  • Handling of bureaucratic matters (e.g., deregistration with the authorities)

Repatriation

  • Assistance with reintegration in the home country
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Keeping an eye on the essentials. And continue to work smoothly.

Peter Beutel, Head of Relocation Service

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the relocation service for expats

What does the relocation service offered by DACHSER & KOLB have to offer expats in particular?

We support international professionals throughout the entire relocation and settling-in process – from finding accommodation, visa and administrative issues to integration in their new place of residence in Germany or abroad.

Does DACHSER & KOLB also provide support with visa and residence issues?

Yes, our relocation team assists expats with all formalities relating to visas, residence permits, registration, work permits, and other official requirements—efficiently and in compliance with the law.

In which countries does DACHSER & KOLB offer relocation services for expats?

Thanks to our international network, our services are available worldwide—both for moving to Germany and for moving to other countries.

What language support do expats receive when settling in?

Upon request, we can organize language courses, provide translation assistance during appointments, and help with communication with authorities, landlords, and service providers.

How does DACHSER & KOLB help expats find accommodation?

We offer support in finding accommodation – from research to accompanying you on viewings. We know the local markets and help find suitable properties for expats.

Can family members of expats also receive support?

Of course. Our services also include finding schools and kindergartens, family integration, and support for accompanying partners—for a stress-free new start for the whole family.

We are at your service

Were we not able to answer your questions?

Then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Peter Beutel

Head of Relocation Logistics und Relocation Service

+49 831 59 206 - 300
relocation-service.kempten-dkdachser-kolb.de
DACHSER & KOLB: Peter Beutel

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