- VAT returns in Germany (Umsatzsteuer-Voranmeldung/UStVA) must be filed by every company with a German VAT number, applying standard (19%) or reduced (7%) rates.
- Filing frequency depends on annual VAT paid: monthly (>€9,000), quarterly (€2,000–€9,000), or annually (<€2,000 with approval).
- Returns are due by the 10th day of the month following the reporting period and must be submitted electronically via ELSTER.
- New fields and updated thresholds apply from 2025/2026; detailed instructions and guidelines are provided in the article.
- The article also covers annual returns, EU transaction reporting (Zusammenfassende Meldung), and offers guidance on VAT registration and tax representative support.
Source: taxenlight.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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