Zero risk — you only pay if successful

Your R&D work
earns real money.
Germany Granted.

Germany has a federal program that pays freelancers, founders, and R&D professionals up to €87,000 per year in tax credits. Most English-speaking professionals never claim it — because nobody explained it to them. That's what we're here for.

15% success fee only Retroactive up to 4 years €0 upfront cost
Your potential research allowance
€87,360
Up to per year
4 years
Retroactive effect possible
3 years
Into the future
€0
Upfront costs to you
15% success fee, only upon confirmed payout.

Germany already said yes.
You just haven't claimed it yet.

Most English-speaking professionals in Germany don't speak the system. The Forschungszulage is one of Europe's most generous R&D credits — and almost no one claims it.

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The language barrier is real

Every form, every guideline, every authority — all in German. Most English-speaking expats and founders simply never start.

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The application is complex

BSFZ certificates, work packages, proof of novelty, tax office submissions. Done wrong, your claim is rejected.

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You don't have the time

You're building a product, running a consultancy, or managing clients. Navigating German bureaucracy alone can take weeks.

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"Is my work even eligible?"

Software development, engineering, research consulting — more work qualifies than people realise. Most give up before finding out.

Three steps.
One conversation.

I handle everything else — from eligibility to approval — entirely in English.

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15 minutes

Free Eligibility Call

We talk through your work, your projects, and your situation. I tell you exactly what you qualify for — no jargon, no obligation.

2
2–4 weeks

I handle everything

Application prep, BSFZ submission, authority correspondence — all managed for you. You just answer a few questions and sign.

3
3–6 months

You receive funding

Your tax assessment arrives with the research allowance applied. You pay nothing until your money is confirmed.

Are you
eligible?

Answer 3 quick questions and find out in under 2 minutes whether the Forschungszulage applies to your work.


Eligible work types include: software development, engineering R&D, data science & AI research, scientific consulting, product innovation, and more. Most professionals are surprised to learn they qualify.

Free 2-Minute Eligibility Check

No obligation. No email required. Just answers.

✓ You likely qualify!

Based on your answers, your work appears eligible for the German research allowance. Book a free 15-minute call to confirm and get started — no obligation.

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15 minutes.
Zero pressure.
Real answers.

Book a free eligibility call during German business hours. I'll review your situation before we speak so we don't waste a minute.


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Available Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00 CET
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"Most of my clients are shocked — they had no idea they were sitting on years of unclaimed funding."
— Brittany, Founder · Germany Granted

The person who makes sure
you actually get paid.

I'm Brittany — founder, navigator, and honestly the person you wish someone had introduced you to two years ago. I started Germany Granted because I kept meeting brilliant English-speaking professionals doing genuinely innovative work in Germany who had no idea the government owed them money.

I work with a tight team of certified German R&D funding specialists — people who live and breathe this stuff. I'm the one who makes sure you understand every step, never feel lost, and actually see the money land.

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Expert German Network

Backed by certified German R&D grant specialists with a 100% approval track record

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Built for English Speakers

Every step, every document, every conversation — handled in English

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Mentored by the Best

Working under the guidance of established German Forschungszulage experts

Everything you
want to know.

The Forschungszulage (Research Allowance Act, FZulG) is a German federal tax incentive introduced in 2020 that refunds up to 35% of your R&D-related labour costs as a tax credit. Since 2020, it has been extended to sole proprietors, freelancers, and partnerships — not just corporations. As of 2026, the in-kind rate is €100/hour, with a maximum of €87,360/year for 2,080 R&D hours.
Yes — since 2020, sole proprietors and freelancers are explicitly included. If you develop software, conduct engineering research, design new methods, or solve novel technical problems, your work may qualify. Many professionals in IT consulting, software development, scientific services, engineering, and product design are eligible.
Yes — retroactive applications going back up to 4 years are possible. That means if you've been doing qualifying R&D work since 2020 and never claimed, you could potentially recover a significant lump sum. The exact amount depends on your documented R&D hours and eligible costs.
The process has two stages: (1) obtaining a BSFZ certificate confirming your R&D activities qualify, and (2) submitting the Annex FZ to your tax office. I handle both — preparing work package descriptions, calculating eligible costs, managing submissions, and responding to any queries from the authorities. You'll need to provide project details and sign documents, but that's it.
Zero upfront cost. We work on a pure success fee model — 15% of the amount you actually receive. If you don't get funded, you pay nothing. This means my incentive is 100% aligned with getting you maximum funding.
After we begin, application preparation typically takes 2–4 weeks. Once submitted, the BSFZ certificate takes 2–3 months on average, followed by the tax office processing. Most clients receive their funding within 3–6 months of starting the process. Forward-looking applications can also allow you to reduce your tax prepayments in the meantime.
Not at all. That's exactly why we exist. All client communication is in English. We translate, prepare, and submit all German-language documentation on your behalf.

Simple. Risk-free.
Performance-based.

We only make money when you do. No retainers, no hourly rates, no surprises.

Free consultation

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No commitment
  • 15-min eligibility call
  • Full situation assessment
  • Funding estimate
  • Zero obligation

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