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Apply for a certificate in tax matters from the tax office

Description

With the "certificate in tax matters", also known as a clearance certificate, you can prove that you are fiscally reliable.

The submission of a "certificate in tax matters" is often required if you, for example

apply for a trade license, for example for:
- Catering trade
- Travel trade
- passenger transportation
- Real estate trade
apply for a public contract
want to extend your residence permit

A "certificate in tax matters" can also serve as a decision-making aid for private clients.

Each "certificate in tax matters" contains information about you and your tax situation in recent years, including

Amount of tax debts
Punctuality of payments
Punctuality in the submission of tax returns
If applicable, information on tax offenses or administrative tax offenses

The "certificate in tax matters" only provides information about your current tax situation. It is non-judgmental and does not contain any predictions about your future behavior.

The "certificate in tax matters" is issued by your tax office.

Your local authority is responsible for a "certificate in tax matters", which is intended to provide information on local taxes. This includes, for example

trade tax
property tax

Required documents

if you submit the application online or in writing: informal application to the tax office with details of:
- Number of copies required
- Information on the purpose for which you require the certificate
if you submit the application in writing, additionally:
- A copy of an identity document, e.g. identity card
- Tax number, tax identification number or business identification number

You log in to your online tax office ELSTER with your "My user account" or your "My company account".
You use the "Other messages to the tax office" form.
You will receive a confirmation of your request in your mailbox in the ELSTER online tax office.