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20 years of Donath Relocation

Since 2006, we have been supporting international professionals and families in settling into life in Germany

20 years ago, in May 2006, Donath Relocation was founded with a clear vision: not only to move people internationally, but to personally and professionally support them throughout their relocation to Germany.

What started as a small relocation department has grown over the past two decades into an experienced team of relocation consultants, partners and international experts. Today, Donath Relocation supports international professionals, expats, families and companies with a wide range of relocation processes throughout Germany.

Relocation Services with personal support

Relocation means far more than organisation and formalities. For many international employees and families, moving to Germany marks the beginning of a completely new chapter in life.

That is why we support our clients not only with administrative matters such as authorities, registration or immigration, but also with home search, local orientation and the first steps in their new everyday life.

Our goal has always been to make international mobility more personal, structured and seamless – both for the individuals relocating and for HR departments and companies.

20 years of trust and international collaboration

Over the past 20 years, Donath Relocation has had the privilege of supporting countless people on their journey to Germany. Many of our clients have trusted us not just once, but over many years and often for multiple international relocations.

This milestone would not have been possible without our dedicated team, our experienced consultants, our international partners and the trust of our clients.

For that, we would like to say thank you.

Looking ahead

We will continue supporting companies, international professionals and families with personal service, experience and high-quality relocation services in the years to come.

We look forward to the next chapter of Donath Relocation.

 

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Donath Receives Dual Recognition from Aires for Moving and Relocation Services

🏆 Two Awards. One Standard. 🏆

Donath has been awarded the Circle of Excellence Award for Customer Service 2025 by Aires – twice: for both moving services and relocation services.

We are very pleased that our work has been recognized in both areas. For us, this is a special confirmation of what defines our daily work:

👉 Quality, reliability, and a strong commitment to service.

Recognition for Moving and Relocation

This double award shows that both our international moving services and our relocation services meet the high standards required in a global environment.

Why the Combination Matters

Moving or relocating to a new country requires more than just transportation. When moving and relocation services are coordinated from a single source, clear and structured processes are created – from planning and transport to support upon arrival in the new environment.

This includes, among other things:

  • Home search
  • School search
  • Accompaniment to viewings
  • Orientation tours
  • Support with formalities and administrative procedures
  • Immigration services
  • Support for family members

This creates clarity and security for relocating employees, companies, and their families.

Confirmation of Consistent Quality

With this award, Aires recognizes partners who demonstrate consistently high quality standards in their collaboration.

Many thanks to Aires for the trustful partnership.
And a big thank you to our DONATH team for their outstanding work.

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International Moving Company DONATH Receives Partnership Award 2025

International Moving Company DONATH Receives Partnership Award 2025

A clear signal for trust, collaboration, and international performance

At this year’s one-group, European Alliance convention in Siena, we were recognized for our development in international cooperation and business growth.

We were honored to receive the Partnership Improvement Award 2025, presented to the member company with the strongest year-on-year increase in business volume within the global network.

This recognition reflects the trust our partners place in us – and confirms our approach of combining high-quality service with long-term collaboration across borders.

As a family-run company with over a century of experience, we know that real growth isn’t just about numbers. It’s about relationships, clear communication, and delivering consistent value in every single move and relocation we manage.

We’re grateful to the one-group, European Alliance team for the recognition – and to all our international partners for their continued support and cooperation.

We look ahead to 2026 with confidence, energy, and the motivation to keep improving.

📸 Photo: Michael Donath and Ebru Demirel at the 2025 award presentation in Siena.

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We’re now a member of GARP – the German Association of Relocation Professionals

We’re now a member of GARP – the German Association of Relocation Professionals

Strengthening industry standards through collaboration

This year, we became an official member of GARP – the German Association of Relocation Professionals. As part of this network, we join other relocation providers in Germany who are committed to professional standards, transparency, and quality in all aspects of destination and mobility services.

What is GARP?
GARP (German Association of Relocation Professionals) is an industry organization that brings together companies and individuals who work in the field of relocation, destination services, and global mobility. The association promotes:

  • Quality standards and professional development
  • Transparency and ethical business practices
  • Knowledge exchange and networking
  • Representation of the industry’s interests in dialogue with companies, policymakers, and partners

Members include relocation providers of all sizes, as well as related service providers and consultants working with international transferees.

Why it matters
Being part of GARP gives us access to valuable dialogue, joint initiatives, and peer exchange – all with the aim of improving services for companies and their employees navigating international moves.

In a world that’s increasingly mobile and complex, shared standards and open communication are key. We believe in contributing to a strong, unified voice for the relocation industry in Germany – and GARP is the right platform to support that goal.

We look forward to working with fellow members and helping shape the future of relocation together.

Photo: The GARP community at this year’s networking event in Munich, including Penny Donath representing Donath Relocation.

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DONATH Relocation has successfully renewed our EuRA Global Quality Seal Plus certification! 🎉

DONATH Relocation has successfully renewed our EuRA Global Quality Seal Plus certification!

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OMNI conference – USA

After 3 years of pandemic, OMNI was able to organize a conference in Savannah, Georgia / USA. This year participated Michael Donath.

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WOW! Another award for Donath!

We have received the Circle of Excellence Award from Aires the 3rd Quarter in 2021. This award is a great achievement and we are pleased to be honored with this service award.

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An award for Donath!

Thank you so much to Weichert for honoring us with the legendary service provider award! Working together with Weichert gives us the opportunity to work together to deliver meaningful and all encompassing services to their client’s global assignees.

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Proud to be a certified and professional moving company

The quality assessment by FIDI Global Alliance is the toughest and most strenuous in the industry and we are very proud that we received our certification again.

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Safe and professional moving during corona?

Safe and professional moving during Corona with DONATH Moving & Relocation