Confirm receipt of Steuer-ID

Overview

Use this when you have registered your address and are waiting for your German tax ID (Steuer-ID). It usually arrives by post within 2–3 weeks and you will need it for your employer.

Timing to be aware of

14 days after arrival

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

Key date to check

Arrival date

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?
• 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

• Open a Girokonto
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  14 days after arrival
• Enroll in health insurance after arrival
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• Anmeldung (residence registration)
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  14 days after arrival
• Residence permit application (non-EU citizens)
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  90 days after arrival
• Section 38a application (EU long-term residents)
  Critical
  90 days after arrival