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What does “Steuer-ID” mean?

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Steuer-IDEnglish: tax ID

In short

Your personal German tax identification number. It comes by post a few weeks after your first Anmeldung, and your employer needs it.

The Bundeszentralamt für Steuern posts your Steuer-ID automatically after your first Anmeldung. If it hasn’t arrived after a few weeks, you can request it again online.

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