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.
Damit wir Apply for nonprofit status with the IRS mit dem zuständigen Finanzamt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER (Satzungsprüfung beim Finanzamt)
Adapt the bylaws to the model bylaws
Appendix 1 to Section 60 of the German Fiscal Code (AO) sets forth the minimum formal requirements.
Application to the appropriate tax office
Submission of the Articles of Association for review of compliance with statutory requirements – submission via ELSTER (KSt 1 with Annex Gem).
Received a notice of exemption
Authorized to issue donation receipts.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
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)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
10–80 € depending on the certificate/procedure.
Typically about 60 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Submit your application directly online – without visiting an office.
Start online application