How to do the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung in English — 2020 Edition
<p>To start invoicing and collecting money in Germany, you’ll need to get a freelance <em>Steuernummer</em> or tax number (not the same thing as the tax ID you received after registering your address) — and that means filling out the <em>Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung. </em>It looks pretty intimidating at first glance, but for most freelancers a lot of the lines can stay blank.</p>
<p>Here’s a line-by-line translation to help you along, assuming you have a straightforward freelance occupation such as artist. (Note: some common jobs such as tour guide, cleaner, bicycle delivery person, etc. may not be classified as freelancing in Germany at all — but actually be a <em>Gewerbe</em> or trade, requiring you to get a <em>Gewerbeschein</em> or trade license.)</p>
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