Relocating an employee to Frankfurt for a project, a secondment or a permanent transfer raises a practical question fast: hotel, private rental or corporate housing? Companies that book accommodation regularly want three things above all, a simple booking process, one document for finance, and a clear answer on what happens with VAT and address registration. This guide covers exactly that, from the perspective of a provider that arranges corporate bookings in Frankfurt every week.
Written from the perspective of a provider that has supported long-stay corporate guests in Frankfurt’s Gallus district for years.
studiomuc Frankfurt at a glance
- 345 furnished apartments at Kleyerstraße 1 in Frankfurt’s Gallus district
- Short stays from 5 days, long stays from 4 weeks
- Landlord confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung) provided for city registration
- Company bookings available; the usage agreement serves as the invoice, 7% accommodation VAT rate for stays up to 180 days
- Next to Messe Frankfurt, quick access to the main station, airport in under 30 minutes
What counts as corporate housing, and how does it differ from a hotel booking?
Corporate housing means a furnished apartment rented directly by, or on behalf of, a company for an employee’s temporary stay, typically anywhere from a few days to several months. Unlike a hotel room, it comes with its own kitchen, more living space and a fixed monthly or weekly rate instead of a nightly rate that changes with occupancy. Unlike a private rental found through a classifieds site, it is run by a professional operator with a real contract, a reachable contact person and, in studiomuc’s case, a dedicated B2B process for company bookings.
Planning several bookings at once for a project team? The B2B enquiry page is the fastest way to get a fixed contact person for recurring corporate stays.
How does a company booking work, and what appears on the invoice?
A company can book directly for an employee or have the employee book with the company as the paying party. Either way, studiomuc does not issue a separate invoice on top of the booking. The signed usage agreement itself serves as the invoice, with the accommodation VAT rate shown on it. This is a deliberate policy, not an oversight, so finance teams should file the usage agreement the same way they would file any other rental document rather than waiting for a second paper invoice that will not arrive.
What VAT rate applies to short-term corporate accommodation in Germany?
Germany applies a reduced VAT rate of 7% to the short-term letting of living space, the rule that covers hotel rooms and serviced apartments alike, and studiomuc applies this rate for stays up to 180 days. Beyond that threshold, the stay is treated as longer-term residential use rather than short-term accommodation, so the applicable rate changes. For a project with an open-ended end date, it is worth confirming with your own tax advisor how a stay that might cross the 180-day mark should be planned, since studiomuc’s team can confirm the accommodation-side treatment but not your company’s specific tax position.
Does an employee in corporate housing still need to register their address?
Yes. Anyone staying in Germany long enough to establish a residence, in practice within 14 days of moving in, has to complete the Anmeldung at the local registration office (Bürgeramt), regardless of whether the accommodation is a hotel, a private flat or corporate housing. The registration office asks for a landlord confirmation, the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung, as proof that the address is real and that someone is authorised to confirm it. studiomuc issues this confirmation for every booking, which removes one of the most common blockers international assignees run into when they try to open a bank account or apply for a residence permit without a registered address. This is general information on the process, not legal advice. For an individual case, the employee’s HR or immigration contact should confirm current requirements with the relevant Bürgeramt.
Which apartment format fits a single assignee versus a project team?
The right format depends on how long someone stays and whether they work mostly from the apartment. A single assignee on a short project usually needs less space than a manager staying for several months, and a two-person team shares differently than one person living alone.
| Format | Size | Fits best |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Young Urban | 17 m² | Single assignee, short project |
| Studio Business Comfort | 24 m² | Single assignee, several months, home-office use |
| Studio Deluxe | – | Single assignee, higher comfort level |
| Suite Art | 28–47 m² | Manager or longer secondment, separate living area |
| Galerie Art | 30–56 m² | Assignee relocating with a partner |
| Suite Double | 35–43 m² | Two colleagues on the same project |
General orientation, not a binding offer. Availability and exact fit depend on the booking dates.
The Studio Apartment overview and the Suite Art Apartment page list the current formats in detail, and the Studio Deluxe page covers the higher-comfort single option.
Why book directly with the operator instead of through an agency?
A direct booking removes one layer of communication between the company and the person actually managing the building. Questions about the usage agreement, the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung or an extension of stay go straight to studiomuc’s team instead of through a booking platform that has to relay the answer. For companies that book Frankfurt accommodation more than once a year, that single point of contact tends to save more time than any platform discount. The serviced apartments overview shows what a direct booking includes.
Looking for an apartment in Frankfurt?
345 furnished apartments in the Gallus district, short stays from 5 days, long stays from 4 weeks. Book directly with the operator, no agency fee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum stay for a corporate booking?
studiomuc offers short stays from 5 days and long stays from 4 weeks. Short stays suit brief project work or an initial site visit, while long stays fit secondments and relocations that run for months.
Will the company receive an invoice for the booking?
No separate invoice is issued. The signed usage agreement serves as the invoice and shows the applicable accommodation VAT rate, so finance teams should keep that document rather than waiting for an additional paper invoice.
Does the employee need to register their address even for a short assignment?
Anyone taking up residence in Germany generally needs to complete the Anmeldung, in practice within 14 days of moving in. studiomuc provides the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung needed for that appointment with every booking.
How close is studiomuc to Frankfurt’s business district and the airport?
The building sits in the Gallus district next to Messe Frankfurt, with quick access to the main train station and the banking district roughly 1.5 to 2 km away. Frankfurt Airport is reachable in under 30 minutes.
Can a company book several apartments at once for a project team?
Yes. The B2B enquiry page is the direct route for multi-apartment bookings and gives the company a fixed contact person instead of separate individual bookings. More background on the accommodation itself is in the general FAQ.
