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German tax ID (Steuer-ID): what to know and bring

Most residents receive their tax ID by post after they register their address. This list covers what to check.

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Completed address registration (Anmeldung)The tax ID letter is usually sent to the address you registered.
Your registered address and name spelled correctly
Registration confirmation (Meldebescheinigung)
Passport or national ID card
Contact details for the tax office, if you need to ask for a missing ID
Your tax ID, once it arrivesYour employer will ask for it.
Employer details and your start dateUseful for the tax class and payroll set-up.

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Official site: Federal Central Tax Office

This is a general guide, not an official list. Rules and accepted documents change and differ by office, so always confirm with the official website before you go. Last updated November 2026.

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