Tax

Steueridentifikationsnummer (Steuer-ID)

Tax identification number

An 11-digit tax identification number automatically assigned to everyone registered in Germany. Sent by post a few weeks after your Anmeldung. Required for employment, tax returns, and bank account setups. Remains the same for life, even if you move cities.

Category Tax
Type Tax

What it means in plain English

Tax identification number — An 11-digit tax identification number automatically assigned to everyone registered in Germany. Sent by post a few weeks after your Anmeldung. Required for employment, tax returns, and bank account setups. Remains the same for life, even if you move cities.

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