- The German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) has published the sample forms for the 2026 VAT advance return, application for permanent extension, and special advance payment registration.
- The BMF has also released the forms for the 2026 VAT annual return, including related annexes and instructions.
- These forms are updated and published annually for the following year.
- A notable change is the introduction of a new code 500 in the forms.
Source: datenbank.nwb.de
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