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Calculation of the dog tax

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The tax liability begins at the end of the calendar month  


  • in which you took the dog into your household or business or
  • in which you moved to the municipality of Bremen with your dog.

However, it begins at the earliest at the end of the calendar month in which your dog turns 3 months old. 

If you move to the municipality of Bremen and have already paid dog tax in the municipality in which you previously lived, it is possible to have this dog tax credited proportionately against the dog tax payable in the municipality of Bremen. Offsetting is only possible up to the amount of dog tax that applies in Bremen. 

Example 1: Adoption of the dog 

A dog (older than 3 months) was adopted on 15.09.2024. 

Solution: Taxation takes place from October for 3 months in 2024. 

Pro rata dog tax in 2024: 

150 euros x 3/12 = 37.50 euros 

In subsequent years, the dog tax is 150 euros per year. 

Example 2: Disposal of the dog 

A dog (older than 3 months) was taken into the household on 01.01.2024 and disposed of on 15.09.2024. 

Solution: Taxation takes place up to and including September for 9 months in 2024. 

Pro rata dog tax in 2024: 

150 euros x 9/12 = 112.50 euros 

Example 3: Adoption of the dog (younger than 3 months) 

A dog (born on 12.07.2024) was adopted on 15.09.2024. 

Solution: Taxation only takes place when the dog is 3 months old, i.e. from 12.10.2024. The dog tax is calculated for 2 months from 01.11.2024. 

Pro rata dog tax in 2024: 

150 euros x 2/12 = 25.00 euros 

In subsequent years, the dog tax is 150 euros per year. 

Example 4: Disposal of the dog (younger than 3 months) 

A dog (born on 12.07.2024 was disposed of on 15.09.2024. 

Solution: There is no taxation as the dog is less than 3 months old.

								    

									    Requirements
  • At least one dog lives in the household or business in the municipality of Bremen.
  • The dog is 3 months old.
								    
What documents do I need?
    
    
  • If the Bremen tax office requires further documents in addition to your registration of the dog, it will notify you.        
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