Check foreign account holdings for tax reporting
Tax
Overview
Use this when preparing your annual tax return if you hold foreign bank or investment accounts. Declare them on Anlage AUS where reporting thresholds apply.
Timing to be aware of
Annually
Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.
Key date to check
Investment / asset status
Common questions
Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.
- I need a bank account to sign my rental lease, but I can't get an Anmeldung without a lease—how do I break this loop?
- I've tried the video call verification five times, but the agent keeps hanging up saying my passport is "not supported."
- I want to make sure my rent is paid on the 1st of every month without me doing it manually; what is this called?
- I just arrived; why do I have two different tax numbers and which one do I give my boss?
- What is ELSTER and do I really have to use it for my taxes?