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Receive tax identification number


Procedure

You will receive the tax identification number automatically by post to your registration address.

  • As a taxable person in Germany, you will automatically receive a tax identification number.
  • Children receive their 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.
  • The tax identification number can also be requested in writing from the Federal Central Tax Office, Department ST II 7, 11055 Berlin.
  • You will receive the tax identification number by post to your current registration address.

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