Certificate from the tax office stating that there are no outstanding tax liabilities, e.g., for property transfers or business licenses.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Tax Documents / Receipts · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
In person or by post at the office
Costs
Kostenlos über ELSTER
Application to the appropriate tax office
In writing, specifying the purpose.
Review of tax status
The tax office is reviewing outstanding tax debts and enforcement measures.
Receive a certificate
This is generally valid for only a short period of time (about 3 months).
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Individuals and businesses that are required to demonstrate their tax compliance to government agencies or notaries.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 85.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Free via ELSTER.
Usually about 7 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.