Impressumspflicht (legal notice) compliance

Overview

Use this when launching a business website or online shop. Add a legally compliant Impressum with business name, address, tax number, and contact—missing it triggers Abmahnungen.

Timing to be aware of

When triggered

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

What you'll need

• Business name
• address
• Steuernummer or VAT ID
• contact details

Common questions

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

• 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?
• My visa says Selbstständige Tätigkeit nicht gestattet. Can I do freelance work?
• 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?

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