Where can I obtain a new tax ID number?

To obtain a new tax identification number, you must contact the Federal Central Tax Office in writing. Please use the following address:

Bundeszentralamt für Steuern, 53221 Bonn,

or by email: [email protected].

You must provide the office with the following personal data:

• First name and surname
• Address (street, house number, postcode and city)
• Date and place of birth

Your number will then be sent to you in writing. For data protection reasons, it is not possible to provide the number by telephone or email.

However, you can usually find the number on your pay slip or your most recent income tax assessment.