Apply for a certificate in tax matters from the tax office

  • Service description

    With the "certificate in tax matters", also known as a clearance certificate, you can prove that you are fiscally reliable.

    The submission of a "certificate in tax matters" is often required if, for example, you:

    • apply for a trade license, for example for:
      • Catering trade
      • Travel trade
      • Passenger transportation
      • Real estate trading
    • apply for a public contract
    • want to extend your residence permit

    A "certificate in tax matters" can also serve as a decision-making aid for private clients.

    Each "certificate in tax matters" contains information about you and your tax situation in recent years, including

    • Amount of tax liabilities
    • Punctuality of payments
    • Punctuality in the submission of tax returns
    • Information on tax offenses or administrative tax offenses, if applicable

    The "certificate in tax matters" only provides information about your current tax situation. It is non-judgmental and does not contain a forecast of your future behavior.

    The "certificate in tax matters" is issued by your tax office.

    Your local authority is responsible for a "certificate in tax matters", which is intended to provide information on municipal taxes. This includes, for example:

    • Trade tax
    • Property tax

  • What documents are needed?

    • if you submit the application online or in writing: informal application to the tax office with details of:
      • Number of copies required
      • Notification of the purpose for which you require the certificate
    • if you submit the application in writing, in addition:
      • Copy of identity document, for example identity card
      • Tax number, tax identification number or business identification number

  • Appeal

    No legal remedy is provided for.


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