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Obtain tax identification number
As a citizen in Germany, you automatically receive a tax identification number. You can request a new one online if you lose it.
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Erneute Mitteilung der SteueridentifikationsnummerWenn Sie Ihre steuerliche Identifikationsnummer (IdNr) verlegt, verloren oder vergessen haben, können Sie diese mit diesem Formular anfordern. Die IdNr erhalten Sie per Post an Ihre aktuelle Meldeadresse.
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Bundeszentralamt für Steuern
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An der Küppe 1
53225 Bonn
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An der Küppe 1
53225 Bonn
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Procedure details
Description
The tax identification number serves to identify the taxpayer in the taxation procedure. It enables tax returns, notifications and correspondence to always be clearly assigned to the respective taxpayer.
The tax identification number is a "non-speaking number". This means that neither personal data nor the responsible tax office can be read from it.
Every newborn child and all new citizens are automatically assigned a tax identification number when they first register in Germany. It remains valid for life and does not change when you move or get married.
As a rule, you will also find your tax identification number
- in your income tax assessment notice,
- on the income tax statement.
You can request your tax identification number via the input form of the Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) if
- within 3 months of your first registration in Germany
- Within 3 months of the birth of your newborn child, you have
you have not yet received a letter with the tax identification number.
Notification by telephone or e-mail is not possible for data protection reasons.
Requirements
All taxable persons in Germany receive a tax identification number.
Required documents
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Required Documents
You do not need to submit any documents.
Proceedings
You will receive the tax identification number automatically by mail to your registration address.
- As a taxpayer in Germany, you automatically receive a tax identification number.
- Children receive the tax identification number after birth.
- If you cannot find your tax identification number, you can use the input form on the website of the Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) to request your tax identification number again.
- To do this, fill out the input form completely and send it via the "send" field.
- You will receive the tax identification number by mail to your current registration address.
Fees
There are no costs involved.
Deadlines
There is no deadline.
Processing time
6 Wochen
Special notes
There are no indications or specifics.
Legal bases
Appeal
No legal remedies are provided.
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Status: 22.08.2024
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bundesministerium der Finanzen
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