official form<\/a> and mail it to your local Finanzamt together with a copy of your passport. You will receive your tax ID by post 2 to 4 weeks later.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIs a Steuer-ID required to start working in Germany?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You do not need a tax ID to start working. Your employer needs your tax ID number to calculate your salary income tax. If you do not have a tax ID number, your employer will put you in tax class 6 and you will pay more tax until you report your tax number. However, you will get this money back when you file your tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are the tax number (Steuernummer) and the tax identification number (Steuer-IdNr.) the same in Germany?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Note that the tax identification number (Steuer-IdNr.) is not the same as the tax number (Steuernummer). The tax number (sometimes called freelance tax number) is used by freelancers for invoicing and tax returns and has the form 00\/000\/00000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tax number is related to where you live and the tax office (Finanzamt) responsible for you, so if you change your address, your tax number may also change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where can I find a tax ID number in Germany?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you already have a tax ID in Germany, you can find your tax ID number on your income tax report (Einkommensteuerbescheid) and payslips (Gehaltsabrechnung). Your employer and tax advisor will also know your tax ID number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now that you know the details about the tax ID number, you can watch our videos on YouTube where we discuss tax in Germany from A to Z.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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