# Taxes and social insurance contributions for employees
Businesses must pay a variety of taxes and social insurance contributions for their employees. These include contributions to statutory health insurance and pension schemes. Special rules apply to certain forms of employment (e.g. “mini jobs”).
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Ihre berufliche Situation verändert sich derart, dass Sie ein anderes Einkommen aus Ihrer selbstständigen künstlerischen oder publizistischen Tätigkeit erwarten? Dann müssen Sie Ihre Einkommensschätzung bei der Künstlersozialkasse anpassen.
You may apply for a new social security card if you have lost your card, damaged it, or if it is no longer readable.
If you wish to trade in goods and services within the EU, you must apply for a VAT identification number.
Are you temporarily sending staff abroad? To prove that German social security law continues to apply, you can apply for an A1 certificate for your employees.
If you are a foreign recipient (creditor) of domestic investment income, you may be fully or partially relieved of capital gains tax under certain circumstances.
If you are subject to insurance or eligible for subsidies through the Künstlersozialkasse, you will receive proof of your insurance for each year.
If you are insured through the Künstlersozialkasse, you can prove your insurance status with a current confirmation of insurance.