Update Steuernummer after address change

Overview

Use this after moving to a new address in Germany when your Finanzamt jurisdiction may change. Your Steuernummer may need to be updated with the new office.

Timing to be aware of

On address change

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

What you'll need

None listed (confirm when the event applies)

Common questions

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

• My visa expires in 72 hours and the Foreigners' Office hasn't replied. Am I illegal?
• The Foreigners' Office never replies to my emails. How can I get a response?
• The online application for my visa renewal is showing a Technical Error. What is the fallback?
• My visa was approved but the physical card takes 8-12 weeks. Why?
• I just arrived; why do I have two different tax numbers and which one do I give my boss?

Related events

• Address change (Ummeldung) and permit update
  Critical
  14 days after address change
• Notify bank of address change
  High
  On address change
• Update permit address after Ummeldung
  High
  Notify Ausländerbehörde after address change
• Notify institutions of address change after Ummeldung
  High
  14 days after address change
• Non-resident landlord tax return (Anlage V)
  High
  7 months after tax year end