Our Registration Process in Germany
For international companies wishing to sell in Germany and Europe, the responsible Tax Office issues a Tax Number (Steuernummer) and a German VAT ID (USt-IdNr.).
VAT filing and communication with the Tax Office is based on the Tax Number. The VAT ID fulfils the purpose of European-wide VAT-based trade and services, and data is stored at the Federal level in Germany.
Responsible German Tax Offices by Country of Origin
How the Registration Works
From document collection to receiving your German Tax Number and VAT ID.
Document Collection
You provide us with the required documents and information listed below. We create a shared Google Drive folder for secure file exchange.
Form Preparation
We fill in the official German tax registration forms (Fragebogen) and supplementary sheets on your behalf based on the documents provided.
Review & Signature
We share the completed forms with you for review and signature. You sign the Power of Attorney (Vollmacht) and Empfangsvollmacht for us to communicate with the tax office.
Submission & Communication
We submit the application to the responsible German Finanzamt and handle all subsequent communication until your Tax Number and VAT ID are issued.
Registration Complete
You receive your German Tax Number (Steuernummer) and VAT ID (USt-IdNr.) – typically within 4–6 weeks. You are ready to trade in Germany and the EU.
Required Documents & Information
Please provide the following documents for your VAT & Tax Number registration application.
Important Note
Once we receive your documents and approval to proceed, we will fill in the official forms and share them with you for signature. We then submit the application to the tax office and handle all further communication. The registration process takes 4-6 weeks. Fee depends on work complexity.
Deutsche Formulare
Official German-language tax registration forms from the Finanzamt
English Forms
English-language versions of the official VAT registration forms
Additional Forms & Services Available
If you require further services beyond VAT registration, we can assist with the following:
Customs / EORI Application
EORI number registration for importing goods into the EU. Required for customs clearance at any EU border.
Power of Attorney for Communication
Empfangsvollmacht – Authorizes us to receive and respond to all correspondence from the German tax office on your behalf.
Power of Attorney for EORI Signature
Separate authorization specifically for EORI registration and customs-related communications.
Confirmation of E-Mail Communication
Official consent form allowing the German tax office to communicate with us via email for faster processing.
Our Working Process
We create a shared Google Drive folder for each client to securely share files, letters, and coordinate with you and our teams. All tax office correspondence, completed forms, and important documents are organized in this shared folder for full transparency.
Fee depends on work complexity. We provide a clear quote after reviewing your specific requirements.
Ready to Register for German VAT?
Book a consultation to discuss your specific situation. We'll guide you through the entire process and handle all communication with the German tax authorities.