It's the tax that is German, not necessarily the payer. Also when it comes to foreign citizens paying taxes in Germany it is a bit more nuanced. In general Germ

It's the tax that is German, not necessarily the payer. Also when it comes to foreign citizens paying taxes in Germany it is a bit more nuanced. In general German tax law goes to great lengths to avoid double taxation, so no matter who you pay your taxes to you are treated fairly.