Check which Finanzamt covers your employer or income, then see how to reach it
These are Finanzämter, the state tax offices, or their service centres. Pick a city to see what the office does for people who live abroad, whether you need an appointment and which documents to bring, usually photo ID.
Berlin
Bismarckstr. 48, 10627 Berlin
Check you are at the right tax office first, and wheelchair users enter through a separate gateway.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Mehringdamm 22, 10961 Berlin
Ask your employer which tax office handles your payroll, because that decides where you apply.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Josef-Orlopp-Str. 62, 10365 Berlin
Take your application or your questions to the information centre once you know it is the right tax office.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Allee der Kosmonauten 29, 12681 Berlin
Call first to confirm how to apply, because phone times differ from the visiting hours.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Otto-Braun-Straße 70, 10178 Berlin
You get a tax identification number here, but it does not replace a required address registration.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Thiemannstr. 1, 12059 Berlin
You get a German tax ID, but it does not give you residence or immigration status.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Storkower Straße 134, 10407 Berlin
Not everyone in Berlin can apply here, so confirm responsibility before you make the trip.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Storkower Str. 134, 10407 Berlin
Call ahead to confirm the arrangements, then take your questions or application to the information centre.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Eichborndamm 208, 13403 Berlin
Request the tax ID you need for German income tax if you are not required to register an address here.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Potsdamer Str. 140, 10783 Berlin
Confirm that the tax office is responsible for your case, then phone to check the arrangements before you travel.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Nonnendammallee 21, 13599 Berlin
Hand in your request or ask your questions in person at the information centre.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Schloßstr. 58/59, 12165 Berlin
Meant for people without a German registered address who need a tax ID to be taxed on income in Germany.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Tempelhofer Damm 234/ 236, 12099 Berlin
Check first that you belong here, and if you are blind or visually impaired, bring a trusted person for the lifts.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Seelenbinderstr. 99, 12555 Berlin
The tax ID is separate from registering your address, which you still must do if the law says so.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Osloer Str. 37, 13359 Berlin
Phone in advance if you need the parking option on offer, and check that you are at the right tax office.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Albrecht-Achilles-Str. 61, 10709 Berlin
Make sure your employer’s payroll belongs to the Wilmersdorf tax office before you visit.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Berlin
Martin-Buber-Str. 20/21, 14163 Berlin
Only a tax number is issued, so it is no substitute for any immigration paperwork.
Prepare form 010250 and a passport or identity-card copy. Include a reliable correspondence address. If an ID already exists, request its notification rather than another number.
Related services
For people who cannot cover rent, food or other basic costs. See whether the Sozialamt or the Jobcenter is your starting point and how to reach them.
For freelancers, sole traders and new business owners. See how tax registration works, what the Steuernummer is for and which tax office can help.
For people who already live in Germany and move to a new home. See how to update your registered address and which office takes it.
For students, workers and family members from outside the EU. See which office handles your stay and how applications start.
For anyone moving into a home in Germany from another country. See what the registration involves and which office in your city deals with it.
For anyone who has to show where they live. See what the certificate covers and which office in your city issues it.
Other countries
Moving on, or comparing before you decide? See how this works elsewhere.
Most offices in Warsaw, Gdynia, and Rzeszów
Most offices in Barcelona, A Coruña, and Alicante
Most offices in Amsterdam, Alkmaar, and Almelo
Most offices in Aalst, Antwerp, and Ghent
Where to next
For anyone who works or has income in Germany without a German address. See how the tax identification number is issued and which tax office to approach.
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