Tax registration No paperwork
The tax registration questionnaire is completed entirely online and submitted directly to the tax office through the official ELSTER interface—no paperwork, no mail, no tax advisor required.
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By applying for your tax number with beglaubigt.de, you meet all legal requirements for tax registration under Sections § 138 AO and § 139c AO of the German Fiscal Code (AO). The registration can be used for business registration, commercial register filings, VAT registration, and ongoing business operations. Your application is submitted directly to the tax office via the official ELSTER interface, eliminating the need for a tax advisor during setup. Stay compliant and complete your company's tax registration on time—before issuing your first VAT invoice.
Directly assigned by the tax office
Once reviewed, your tax number is assigned by the responsible tax office. A tamper-proof submission record is stored in your account as proof of filing under Section § 138 AO.
Seamless bookkeeping from day one
By connecting your business bank account and email inbox, receipts and transactions are synced automatically and booked in real time—fully GoBD-compliant and with no manual categorization.
From anywhere for your UG, GmbH, or GbR
The tax registration questionnaire for GmbHs, UGs, and GbRs. Submitted digitally via the official ELSTER interface—no paperwork, no tax office visits, no waiting.
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Munich Tax Office
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Enter your company details
All relevant information about your company, business activity, and shareholders is collected in a structured, fully digital process.
Prepare your tax registration
The tax registration questionnaire is pre-filled based on your information and prepared for legally compliant submission.
ELSTER Submission
Your application is submitted to the responsible tax office in accordance with Section 138 AO—digitally and seamlessly through the official ELSTER interface.
Tax Number & Confirmation
Once approved, your tax number is assigned by the tax office and becomes fully active.
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39€99€
(excl. VAT) – One-time payment
Complete tax registration (Section 138 AO)
Direct submission to the responsible tax office via ELSTER
Signed submission confirmation as a PDF
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139€€459
(excl. VAT) – One-time payment
Complete tax registration (Section 138 AO)
Direct submission to the responsible tax office via ELSTER
Signed submission confirmation as a PDF
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Frequently asked questions about applying for a tax number with beglaubigt.de
A tax number is your company's primary identifier with the German tax office and is required for almost every business activity. Without it, you cannot issue compliant invoices under German VAT law, file VAT returns, reclaim input VAT, or, in many cases, activate a business bank account. Many platforms—including Stripe, Amazon, and payment providers—also require a tax number or VAT ID to verify your business account. For corporations, it is also required for corporate income tax and trade tax filings.
German law requires businesses to complete their tax registration within one month of starting business activities. For corporations (UG, GmbH, AG), this period begins once the company is entered into the Commercial Register. For sole proprietors and GbRs, it starts with business registration or the commencement of business activities.
Missing this deadline may result in late filing penalties and can create cash flow issues, as you cannot reclaim VAT on startup expenses—such as notary fees, legal services, or office equipment—until your tax number has been issued.
Since January 1, 2021, tax registration questionnaires must generally be submitted electronically via ELSTER. Paper submissions are accepted only in exceptional hardship cases.
Yes. beglaubigt.de uses the official ERiC (ELSTER Rich Client) interface provided by the German tax authorities—the standard for electronic tax filings since 2013. Submissions are fully compliant with Section 87a of the German Fiscal Code (AO).
Your application is transmitted securely using a certified organizational certificate and is processed by the tax office in the same way as submissions made through a tax advisor or directly via ELSTER. After successful submission, you receive a transfer protocol with a unique transfer ticket ID, serving as official proof that your tax registration was submitted on time under Section 138 AO.
Please note that this service does not replace individual tax advice. beglaubigt.de does not provide tax advisory services within the meaning of the German Tax Advisory Act (StBerG).
This service is designed for newly incorporated companies and self-employed professionals who want to complete their tax registration quickly, legally, and without a tax advisor. It is ideal for UGs and GmbHs after notarization, holding structures following the incorporation of a subsidiary, freelancers and sole proprietors after business registration, and commercial GbRs.
To use the service, your company must either be registered in the Commercial Register or be able to provide proof of business registration or freelance activity. For more complex situations—such as tax groups, business split structures, or cross-border cases—beglaubigt.de recommends consulting a tax advisor, as these require individual tax planning and legal assessment.
Entering your information takes less than 5 minutes on average, and your application is submitted to the tax office immediately after completion.
Your tax number is then assigned by the responsible tax office. Processing times vary by federal state and workload, typically taking 2–6 business days, though in some cases (e.g. Berlin or Hamburg during quarter-end periods) it may take longer.
Compared to traditional paper applications, which often take 3–8 weeks, digital submission via the official ELSTER interface significantly speeds up the process by eliminating postal delays and manual handling. Once your tax number has been assigned, the official notice is sent directly to your company's registered business address.