{"id":3437,"date":"2022-06-17T16:57:26","date_gmt":"2022-06-17T14:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/?p=3437"},"modified":"2024-11-13T11:51:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T10:51:32","slug":"fragebogen-zur-steuerlichen-erfassung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/fragebogen-zur-steuerlichen-erfassung\/","title":{"rendered":"All about the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you want to go freelance, you can&#8217;t avoid the <a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/registrierung.accountable.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung<\/a> (tax registration questionnaire). With the form you officially register your self-employment. However, not every question asked in the form might be easy to answer.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>That&#8217;s why we want to help with a proper explanation and some tricks for filling out the form. Read here, when the form is relevant for you and how exactly to fill out the pages of the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Table of Content <\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who needs to fill out the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"#3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When do I have to fill out the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"#4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung: Step-by-step Guide&nbsp;<\/span><\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"#5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal details<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"#6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business details<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"#7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax information<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"#8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax estimate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"#9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank account details<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"#10\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do I find the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"#11\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the new changes in 2022?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\" id=\"1\"><b>What is the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to become self-employed, you must notify the Finanzamt (tax office). This is what the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung (tax registration questionnaire) is for. In the document you provide information on the type of business you want to start, including your expected earnings &#8211; and after verification by the Finanzamt you will receive a new Steuernummer (tax number).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u27a1\ufe0f&nbsp;<a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/freelancing-in-germany-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-tax-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Self-employed in Germany: Find out what the different tax numbers mean.<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to apply for a new Steuernummer so that the Finanzamt can assign your Einkommensteuererkl\u00e4rung (income tax return) correctly at the end of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u27a1\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/income-tax-with-accountable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare and hand in your income tax return with Accountable<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n  <div class=\"flex flex-col gap-2 bg-light-purple rounded-lg px-5 py-6 relative\">\n    <h3 class=\"font-degular text-2xl font-bold m-0 scroll-mt-32\">Are you looking for the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung?<\/h3>\n    <p class=\"font-inter text-base m-0  text-dark-purple\">Do you want to register as self-employed? Fill in the official Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung for free and submit it directly to the Finanzamt<\/p>\n    <a class=\"btn-primary-fill--small mt-2\" href=\"https:\/\/registrierung.accountable.de\/en?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=3437\">Go to the Fragebogen<\/a>\n    <div class=\"hidden md:flex absolute bottom-3 right-0 flex-row gap-2 items-end\">\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/wp-content\/themes\/accountable\/assets\/images\/blogpost\/raso-widget\/Group 430.png\" alt=\"badge\" \/>\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/wp-content\/themes\/accountable\/assets\/images\/blogpost\/raso-widget\/Group 431.png\" alt=\"badge\" \/>\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"110\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/wp-content\/themes\/accountable\/assets\/images\/blogpost\/raso-widget\/Group 432.png\" alt=\"badge\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\" id=\"2\"><b>Who needs to fill out the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must fill out the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung every time you want to start a new self-employed business in Germany. You also have to distinguish between working as a freelancer (Freiberufler) and a tradesperson (Gewerbe).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u27a1\ufe0f <a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/register-freelancer-or-tradesperson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Not sure about the difference between a freelancer and a tradesperson? We clarify!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you only have to fill out the registration form to apply for a tax number as a freelancer, traders also have to register with the Gewerbeamt (trade office) in order to receive a Gewerbeschein (trade license).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u27a1\ufe0f <a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/being-self-employed-when-should-i-start-a-gmbh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Everything you need to know when starting a Gewerbe (business).<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\" id=\"3\"><b>When do I have to fill out the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, you don&#8217;t have to wait for your new Steuernummer to start your self-employed work. However, keep in mind that you can only issue official invoices once you have received said number.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your Finanzamt and the city, the time you will have to wait after submitting the questionnaire is between two and four weeks. You should consider this before you start your own business and becoming a freelancer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u27a1\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/understanding-the-finanzamt-the-steuernummer-letter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This is the letter you will get from the Finanzamt with your Steuernummer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is therefore best to contact your Finanzamt first and send them the Fragebogen before you take your first contracts by clients. This way you don&#8217;t get into the situation where you&#8217;ve done your work but can&#8217;t issue any invoices yet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u27a1\ufe0f<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/how-to-create-the-perfect-invoice-in-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to find out what an official invoice should look like.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\" id=\"4\"><b>Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung: Step-by-Step Guide &nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need help filling out the Fragebogen? We got you covered!&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/fragebogen-zur-steuerlichen-erfassung-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is your step-by-step guide on how to fill out the form correctly.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The form is divided into the following chapters:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal details<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business details&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Tax information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax estimate&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank account details&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the following we explain what information you have to provide in the individual chapters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\" id=\"5\"><b>1. Personal Details<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first page is about collecting your personal data &#8211; such as your name, address, date of birth and marital status as well as your religious affiliation. You can also enter your e-mail address and telephone number for the Finanzamt here.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\" id=\"6\"><b>2. Business Details<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your business address differs from your private address, you have the option of entering a different business address in the second chapter. However, the most important information on this page is the type of business you wish to register for.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When describing your profession (working as a freelancer or tradesperson), you should be as specific as possible, as this information is used to classify your activity. Also, if possible, this description should be in German.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\" id=\"7\"><b>3. Tax information<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, you have to enter your Steueridentifikationsnummer&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(tax ID) and also choose what method you want to use for your profit determination. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most likely, you&#8217;ll be able to use the simple profit &amp; loss statement, also known as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/how-to-submit-your-surplus-revenue-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Einnahmen\u00fcberschussrechnung.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to this, you must provide information on your expected revenue for the year of registration as well as the following year, while also indicating whether or not you wish to make use of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/when-is-a-freelancer-a-kleinunternehmer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kleinunternehmerregelung<\/a> (small business regulation)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\" id=\"8\"><b>4. Tax estimate<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a next step, you need to provide information on how to determine your prepayments. The estimate you give on your potential tax revenue forms the basis for calculating your quarterly advance payments for the income tax and trade tax if you run a Gewerbe.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u27a1\ufe0f <a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/fragebogen-zur-steuerlichen-erfassung-profit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to find out how to calculate your profit.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\" id=\"9\"><b>5. Bank account details<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before submitting your details, you must specify your bank account in the last step. Here you have the option of stating either a business or a private bank account.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u27a1\ufe0f&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/business-bank-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here to find out what you should know about your bank account as a self-employed person.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\" id=\"10\"><b>Where do I find the form?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until recently, you could still fill out and submit the registration form at your local Finanzamt. Now however, you can only register your self-employment digitally via ELSTER &#8211; thus, sending it electronically to the Finanzamt responsible for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;The good news &#8211; Accountable has a direct interface to ELSTER. This means, you can use the free, secure and official Accountable form!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\">It is way more easy and understandable than the form on the ELSTER website. And it&#8217;s available in English!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b> <a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/registrierung.accountable.de\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just send it to the Finanzamt via Accountable!<\/span><\/a><b>\ud83d\udca1<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\" id=\"11\"><b>What are the new changes in 2022?&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung is revised regularly, which is why you have to answer a new question as of 2022: It is about the Umsatzsteuer (VAT) and whether you &#8211; as a self-employed person &#8211; will be subject to VAT with your business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This, however, is very hard to predict at the time of registration, which makes it difficult to fill out this question.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u27a1\ufe0f&nbsp;<a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.accountable.de\/en\/blog\/fragebogen-zur-steuerlichen-erfassung-vat\/\">But don&#8217;t worry, we provide you with useful helper texts and additional info directly in the form<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to go freelance, you can&#8217;t avoid the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung (tax registration questionnaire). 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