Is Clario a lawyer or tax advisor?

No. Clario is an AI assistant that helps you understand documents instantly. For complex legal matters, we connect you to verified professionals through our Expert Marketplace.

Is my data safe and protected?

Clario uses encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and account-level export/delete workflows. Anonymous try uploads are cleaned up automatically, and signed-in users can manage their data from settings.

Which languages do you support?

100+ languages with instant translation. Upload a German tax letter, get a simple summary in your language. Legal jargon transforms into plain language you actually understand.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No long-term contracts, no hidden fees, no dark patterns. Cancel in one click. If you delete your account, access is revoked immediately and permanent deletion is scheduled after a 30-day recovery window.

Do you integrate with cloud storage?

Yes! Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Gmail — we instantly detect and import relevant documents.

What if I need a real lawyer?

Our Expert Marketplace connects you with vetted lawyers and tax advisors. Fixed fees, language filters, one-click handoff with full document context.

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1. Rundfunkbeitrag (Broadcasting Fee) What: €18.36/month TV/radio tax — everyone must pay, even if you don't own a TV. Deadline: Quarterly payments. Missing = debt collectors. How to avoid: Set up a SEPA direct debit immediately after Anmeldung.

2. Contract Auto-Renewals (Vertragsverlängerung) What: Gym, internet, phone, and streaming contracts auto-renew for 12 months if you miss the cancellation window. Deadline: Typically 3 months before contract end. How to avoid: Upload all contracts to Clario — it detects every Kündigungsfrist automatically.

3. Steuererklärung (Tax Return) What: Annual tax return — you're likely owed money back. Deadline: July 31st (or February 28th of the following year with a Steuerberater). How to avoid: Mark it in your calendar. Average refund for employees: €1,072.

4. Mietvertrag Notice Period What: Rental cancellation requires 3 months written notice. Deadline: Must arrive by the 3rd working day of the month. How to avoid: Send cancellation via Einschreiben (registered mail) well in advance.

5. Residence Permit Renewal (Aufenthaltstitel) What: Non-EU residents must renew before expiry. Processing takes 4-8 weeks. Deadline: Apply 3 months before expiry. How to avoid: Set a reminder 4 months before expiry date.

*Upload your contracts to Clario and never miss a deadline again. Start free — no credit card needed.*

1. Rundfunkbeitrag (Broadcasting Fee) What: €18.36/month TV/radio tax — everyone must pay, even if you don't own a TV. Deadline: Quarterly payments. Missing = debt collectors. How to avoid: Set up a SEPA direct debit immediately after Anmeldung.

2. Contract Auto-Renewals (Vertragsverlängerung) What: Gym, internet, phone, and streaming contracts auto-renew for 12 months if you miss the cancellation window. Deadline: Typically 3 months before contract end. How to avoid: Upload all contracts to Clario — it detects every Kündigungsfrist automatically.

3. Steuererklärung (Tax Return) What: Annual tax return — you're likely owed money back. Deadline: July 31st (or February 28th of the following year with a Steuerberater). How to avoid: Mark it in your calendar. Average refund for employees: €1,072.

4. Mietvertrag Notice Period What: Rental cancellation requires 3 months written notice. Deadline: Must arrive by the 3rd working day of the month. How to avoid: Send cancellation via Einschreiben (registered mail) well in advance.

5. Residence Permit Renewal (Aufenthaltstitel) What: Non-EU residents must renew before expiry. Processing takes 4-8 weeks. Deadline: Apply 3 months before expiry. How to avoid: Set a reminder 4 months before expiry date.

*Upload your contracts to Clario and never miss a deadline again. Start free — no credit card needed.*

5 German Deadlines Expats Always Miss (And How to Avoid Them)

1. Rundfunkbeitrag (Broadcasting Fee) What: €18.36/month TV/radio tax — everyone must pay, even if you don't own a TV. Deadline: Quarterly payments. Missing = debt collectors. How to avoid: Set up a SEPA direct debit immediately after Anmeldung.

3. Steuererklärung (Tax Return) What: Annual tax return — you're likely owed money back. Deadline: July 31st (or February 28th of the following year with a Steuerberater). How to avoid: Mark it in your calendar. Average refund for employees: €1,072.

4. Mietvertrag Notice Period What: Rental cancellation requires 3 months written notice. Deadline: Must arrive by the 3rd working day of the month. How to avoid: Send cancellation via Einschreiben (registered mail) well in advance.

5. Residence Permit Renewal (Aufenthaltstitel) What: Non-EU residents must renew before expiry. Processing takes 4-8 weeks. Deadline: Apply 3 months before expiry. How to avoid: Set a reminder 4 months before expiry date.

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5 German Deadlines Expats Always Miss (And How to Avoid Them)

1. Rundfunkbeitrag (Broadcasting Fee) What: €18.36/month TV/radio tax — everyone must pay, even if you don't own a TV. Deadline: Quarterly payments. Missing = debt collectors. How to avoid: Set up a SEPA direct debit immediately after Anmeldung.

3. Steuererklärung (Tax Return) What: Annual tax return — you're likely owed money back. Deadline: July 31st (or February 28th of the following year with a Steuerberater). How to avoid: Mark it in your calendar. Average refund for employees: €1,072.

4. Mietvertrag Notice Period What: Rental cancellation requires 3 months written notice. Deadline: Must arrive by the 3rd working day of the month. How to avoid: Send cancellation via Einschreiben (registered mail) well in advance.

5. Residence Permit Renewal (Aufenthaltstitel) What: Non-EU residents must renew before expiry. Processing takes 4-8 weeks. Deadline: Apply 3 months before expiry. How to avoid: Set a reminder 4 months before expiry date.

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Understand your documents in 30 seconds