Apply for nonprofit status with the IRS
Recognition of an association or organization as a nonprofit under the German Tax Code, which entails tax exemptions and the right to issue donation receipts.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER (Satzungsprüfung beim Finanzamt)
How to proceed
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Adapt the bylaws to the model bylaws
Appendix 1 to Section 60 of the German Fiscal Code (AO) sets forth the minimum formal requirements.
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Application to the appropriate tax office
Submission of the articles of association for review of compliance with statutory requirements.
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Received a notice of exemption
Authorized to issue donation receipts.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Associations, foundations, and other organizations with non-profit, charitable, or religious purposes.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 75.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The purposes of the bylaws are formulated too vaguely
- •Use of funds not exclusively and directly for charitable purposes
Common reasons for rejection
- •The bylaws do not comply with the model bylaws of the Tax Code
- •Actual management practices differ from the articles of incorporation
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Gemeinnützigkeit beim Finanzamt beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 60 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Data quality
- 100 %
Latest content changes
- Online-Antrag über ELSTER statt generischem Bundesportal
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