Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung (advance VAT return) filing

Overview

Use this each month or quarter if you are VAT-registered. File Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung via ELSTER by the 10th of the following period—monthly filing often applies in the first two years.

Timing to be aware of

Recurring

Reference only — your timing may differ. Confirm with the relevant office.

What you'll need

• Sales and purchase records
• VAT amounts

Common questions

Questions people often look up at this stage. Answers are general — confirm with the relevant office or a qualified professional.

• What is Anmeldung and why is it the first thing I need to do?
• How do I register within 14 days if all online appointments are booked for months?
• I moved to a new apartment. What is the Ummeldung process?
• My freelance visa application was rejected. What are my options?
• I have a Steuer-ID but my client says I need a Steuernummer. Are they the same?

Related events

• Gewerbeanmeldung (business registration)
  Critical
  When triggered
• Freiberufler registration with Finanzamt
  Critical
  When triggered
• Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung submission
  Critical
  When triggered
• Steuernummer für Selbstständige receipt
  Critical
  When triggered
• Einnahmen-Überschuss-Rechnung (EÜR) annual filing
  Critical
  Recurring