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For families leaving Germany who want to avoid expensive mistakes (e-book in German):
Compulsory schooling, health insurance, child benefit, deregistration, taxes – finally explained clearly & in a legally sound way
All the important relocation topics in one book: "Der ultimative Auswanderer Guide" gives you up-to-date legal references and experience from more than 1,000 families we've supported, so you can move abroad with your kids in a legally sound, structured and smooth way (without expensive detours). Please note: the e-book is written in German.
Avoid expensive mistakes before they happen: Discover the most common pitfalls that 90% of all families overlook (and that can quickly cost four-figure sums).
For families who want a free, self-determined life: Ideal for families looking for concrete answers on compulsory schooling, child benefit, deregistration, taxes, insurance and more – without having to struggle through contradictory information.
Real experience instead of internet myths – based on more than 8 years of relocation practice and more than 1,000 families supported, so you can plan your move with a clear conscience.
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Clear structure – instead of 37 open tabs in your head
Save yourself weeks of research and battling with legal texts: the guide takes you through every dealing with the authorities – with checklists, templates and a clear order of steps.
Experience the feeling of finally having everything under control
The guide replaces months of guesswork with clarity: you learn which steps to take when, with which documents – and what really counts legally.
Legally free your child from compulsory schooling
If you feel that the German school system no longer fits your child – the guide shows you legal ways to take your child out of school in a legally sound way.
When you research for hours but end up even more confused...
...it can feel like you're stuck in an endless maze .
You know you can find all the information on the internet. So you click your way through YouTube videos, blog articles, Facebook groups & legal texts.

You take notes. Save screenshots. Try to understand everything – from compulsory schooling and child benefit to tax liability and moving your residence.

And still: with every new insight come five new questions…
You're exhausted from "always searching".
And at the end of the day there's that nagging feeling: "What if I'm missing something important?"

You've thought several times: "Maybe we should forget about moving abroad after all..."

Because in the end you only want the best for your kids, but don't know if you're doing everything right.

The truth is: often it's not the move itself that becomes the problem, but small mistakes that become expensive later. In the form of reclaims, fines or problems with authorities.
That's why your move abroad feels like a roundabout with no exit, because you just aren't making progress.
Hi, we're Kirstin & Martin.
Maybe today you're exactly where we were a few years ago.

The school stress.
The daily pressure to function.
The feeling of just existing as a family, but no longer living.

Back then it was clear to us: "It can't go on like this."

But when we thought about compulsory schooling, child benefit, deregistration and tax questions, there were more question marks than answers.

So we fought our own way through the jungle of information and authorities.

We spent a lot of time interpreting legal texts, comparing sections of law, searching through state portals and translating official jargon.

Reading was hard enough, but understanding was even harder.

Because most of the information was tangled up like a handmade rug. And too often it was unclear what was still up to date and what it actually meant for us as a family.
But we kept at it.
We made mistakes. Learned. And bit by bit found our own way.

That journey later became Tabula Rasa.

Today – 8 years later – we live with our 6 kids free, self‒determined and location‒independent.

And since then we've been able to support more than 1,000 families in leaving the German system safely and in a structured way.

What would we have needed back then?

Someone to take us by the hand who had walked the path themselves.

And that's exactly what we want to be for you today.

That's why we wrote all our legally sound knowledge, our experiences, our mistakes and learnings into an easy-to-understand guide...

So you finally get clarity on your relocation plan and can start a free, self‒determined life with a feeling of security .
Just imagine for a moment...
you lie in bed at night and instead of brooding, you feel safe because you have all the important steps on your radar.
you make decisions that are not only logical, but also feel right, because you know: "I'm doing the best for my child".
you no longer click through 37 tabs, but have all the information bundled in one place – reliable and well structured.
you go into your next conversation with the headteacher calmly, because you know the laws better than they do.
And while others are still saying: "That's far too complicated with kids", you're sitting in front of the MacBook with your family searching Skyscanner for flights to your first destination – well prepared instead of naive.
May we introduce?
Der ultimative Auswanderer Guide
No more sleepless nights: "Der ultimative Auswanderer Guide" (in German) is for families who want to leave Germany in a structured, legally sound way and with peace of mind – without having to fight their way through tough legal texts or contradictory information.
E-book "Der ultimative Auswanderer Guide"
Make the right decisions on topics like compulsory schooling, deregistration, child benefit and tax law
Plan your move abroad in a legally sound way (even without legal knowledge)
Turn uncertainty into a clear plan with a 374-page guide tailored to your family life
Freshly updated in February 2026. Get the latest information!
Make your path easier with proven knowledge instead of misinformation
What awaits you in our e-book: Der ultimative Auswanderer Guide
1
Step‒by‒step guide to school exemption
You'll learn how to take your child out of compulsory schooling cleanly and legally – even if you haven't officially deregistered yet.

With sample letters, wording and a best-practice guide for talking to the school authority or headteacher, for all German states.
2
How learning on the road really works
Whether it's a world trip, van life or a new home: learn how your child doesn't just "somehow keep up" on the road, but really blossoms through new learning methods.
3
Deregistering, re‒registering, habitual residence – legally sound and clean
What exactly do you need to deregister, when and where? Which forms do you need? How are deregistration, tax liability, insurance and child benefit connected?

You get a clear plan so you meet deadlines, don't lose money and can sleep peacefully at night.
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How to protect your family's finances
Whether it's child benefit, parental allowance, health or pension insurance: you get clear strategies for communicating with authorities as equals – and learn how to avoid losing hard cash through formal errors or missed deadlines.

Plus: how you can save several hundred euros a month by choosing your health insurance abroad wisely.
5
Where to go? – Country comparison with real experience
Compare popular destination countries by compulsory schooling, residence rights, cost of living, visas and insurance – for a safe and well-founded decision.
6
Packing, letting go, moving – with a system instead of chaos
With the Tabula Rasa method you bring order to your luggage, your household and your head.

You'll learn how to radically reduce, store sensibly and sell quickly – so letting go is easier and you only take what really serves you. Perfect for you if your basement is full.
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Living tax‒free through an international company
Learn how to cleanly end your German tax liability, how tax systems work worldwide and how to set up international companies (completely tax-free), so you can save thousands of euros a month.
Set off for your self‒determined life now – without getting stuck in bureaucratic madness.
"Der ultimative Auswanderer Guide" gives you insider expert knowledge you won't find on the internet like this.
59€
Clear guidance on school exemption, minimalism, deregistration & child benefit
Learning abroad – discover how to rethink education so your child enjoys learning
Legally sound knowledge on tax liability, residency, insurance and online business
Overview of attractive destination countries for families – with pros and cons
Including checklists, templates and bonus access to more resources
And much more
Structured, helpful, inspiring – a guide with real practical value
Thank you so much for this valuable offer!

I was already thrilled after the webinar – informative, inspiring and practical. That's why I decided on the Ultimate Relocation Guide straight away. The response came promptly as always, and access worked smoothly.

I started with the chapter on minimalism – a great start! Clearly structured, motivating and full of helpful ideas. You can tell right away how much passion and experience is in every section.

I'm looking forward to discovering the other chapters at my own pace and putting them into practice step by step. For anyone seriously considering moving abroad: a clear recommendation!
Sommer A.
A huge help in the relocation jungle
I'm so incredibly grateful for Kirstin and Martin. I'm already a "repeat customer" and have attended a webinar and downloaded a few e-books.

Kirstin and Martin put a lot of love into their work and know so incredibly much, even about things that didn't affect them personally (like the legal situation in the different German states, or family constellations).

Both the webinars and the e-books are entertaining, very well structured, clear and packed with knowledge.
I feel very well looked after with them and will certainly book more e-books and webinars. Whatever the product, I can recommend it 100%.
Marko L.
Kirstin and Martin always have up-to-date information, especially when it comes to school exemption in the different German states.

The guide is an additional, very helpful resource to look things up and quickly find the right information. Important tips, always at hand.

Personally, too, I can recommend both of them from the heart – they try to address every question and are both super likeable and authentic. They know what they're talking about!

I can recommend the book to anyone planning to move abroad with children (before the move).
R. K.
Last year I bought "Der ultimative Auswanderer Guide".
It's such a comprehensive work, I'm really thrilled. So many areas and aspects are covered in depth.
It really helped me a lot.

What's also really great is that I automatically received the latest edition.
Huge praise and admiration for this e-book from me.
Tina
I bought the e-book to prepare for our free life and have to say it's very informative. Even small follow-up questions are answered quickly and factually with valuable tips.

Highly recommended 👍🏽

Thank you so much
Oliver
Very likeable and competent!

I can only recommend Kirstin and Martin as relocation guides from the bottom of my heart. There are lots of relocation coaches out there these days. Most of them didn't appeal to me. Kirstin and Martin did. Besides the absolutely solid tips and their own experience, the human factor counts here – they always took enough time in the live calls to answer every question.

100% recommendation from me if you want to be seen in your needs and challenges with all the questions and hurdles of moving abroad or long-term travel!
L. A.
Structured, helpful, inspiring – a guide with real practical value
Thank you so much for this valuable offer!

I was already thrilled after the webinar – informative, inspiring and practical. That's why I decided on the Ultimate Relocation Guide straight away. The response came promptly as always, and access worked smoothly.

I started with the chapter on minimalism – a great start! Clearly structured, motivating and full of helpful ideas. You can tell right away how much passion and experience is in every section.

I'm looking forward to discovering the other chapters at my own pace and putting them into practice step by step. For anyone seriously considering moving abroad: a clear recommendation!
Sommer A.
A huge help in the relocation jungle
I'm so incredibly grateful for Kirstin and Martin. I'm already a "repeat customer" and have attended a webinar and downloaded a few e-books.

Kirstin and Martin put a lot of love into their work and know so incredibly much, even about things that didn't affect them personally (like the legal situation in the different German states, or family constellations).

Both the webinars and the e-books are entertaining, very well structured, clear and packed with knowledge.
I feel very well looked after with them and will certainly book more e-books and webinars. Whatever the product, I can recommend it 100%.
Marko L.
Kirstin and Martin always have up-to-date information, especially when it comes to school exemption in the different German states.

The guide is an additional, very helpful resource to look things up and quickly find the right information. Important tips, always at hand.

Personally, too, I can recommend both of them from the heart – they try to address every question and are both super likeable and authentic. They know what they're talking about!

I can recommend the book to anyone planning to move abroad with children (before the move).
R. K.
Last year I bought "Der ultimative Auswanderer Guide".
It's such a comprehensive work, I'm really thrilled. So many areas and aspects are covered in depth.
It really helped me a lot.

What's also really great is that I automatically received the latest edition.
Huge praise and admiration for this e-book from me.
Tina
I bought the e-book to prepare for our free life and have to say it's very informative. Even small follow-up questions are answered quickly and factually with valuable tips.

Highly recommended 👍🏽

Thank you so much
Oliver
Very likeable and competent!

I can only recommend Kirstin and Martin as relocation guides from the bottom of my heart. There are lots of relocation coaches out there these days. Most of them didn't appeal to me. Kirstin and Martin did. Besides the absolutely solid tips and their own experience, the human factor counts here – they always took enough time in the live calls to answer every question.

100% recommendation from me if you want to be seen in your needs and challenges with all the questions and hurdles of moving abroad or long-term travel!
L. A.
"Der ultimative Auswanderer Guide" is perfect for you if…
...you want to move abroad from Germany with your family.
...you feel you're missing something important that could later get you into trouble with authorities or earn you fines.
...you're tired of digging through contradictory information from Telegram groups, Facebook groups or ChatGPT answers.
...you finally want clarity – in a single document that shows you exactly what to do when.
...you want to stop just dreaming and start taking action instead.
Ready to leave grey Germany with your kids and finally move to your dream place ?
Get answers to all the relevant questions and save yourself weeks of research and plenty of nerves
The insider communication techniques for confidently going into conversations with the school, authorities or tax office – with sample templates and guidelines
Learn how to make decisions you can rely on – legally, financially and as a family
The truth is: you'd probably have to invest weeks to scrape together the necessary knowledge from legal sections, laws and government websites.

And even then you often wouldn't know whether it's really relevant for your family.

But what if you put that time into your planning instead – or into a relaxed afternoon with your kids?

Better, right?

Then get the e-book "Der ultimative Auswanderer Guide" instead – and save yourself nerves, time and stress.

There's an easier way.
Frequently asked questions (and clear answers)
"I don't even know yet if we'll really move abroad – is the guide still worth it?"
"Is the information even up to date?"
"Can't I get this information for free on the internet?"
"We have kids – is the guide really suitable for that?"
"I'm afraid I'll still make a mistake."
"What if I have questions that aren't answered in the guide?"
"€59 – isn't that a lot for an e-book?"
"Why should I pay €59 when I can ask ChatGPT?"
"We're about to move abroad. Is the guide right for us?"
"Is the guide also suitable for families from Austria or Switzerland?"