12 December 2024 Germany announces new salary thresholds for EU Blue Card and Distinct Professional Experience applicants On 4 December 2024, the German Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community announced new minimum gross salary thresholds for EU Blue Card applicants, which will go into effect on 1 January 2025. The updated thresholds are based on the regular change in the annual contribution assessment ceiling in the general pension insurance published on 27 November 2024, which also impacts the local application type "Distinct Professional Experience." Employers may ensure that they comply with the new requirements to enable their employees to use the relevant application type. A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details. Document ID: 2024-2269 |