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Tax consultancy - Apply for recognition as a tax consultancy company
If you wish to operate a tax consultancy firm, you must submit an application for recognition. Recognition also establishes compulsory membership of the Chamber of Tax Consultants.
You can apply for recognition here.
Both partnerships and legal entities can be considered as the legal form of the company to be founded for a tax consultancy firm.
Note
Prior to entry in the commercial or partnership register, it is strongly recommended that you obtain confirmation from the relevant Chamber of Tax Consultants that all requirements for recognition have been met with the exception of entry in the commercial or partnership register. If the application for recognition is rejected, a written notification will be issued.
Procedure
1. Submit an ‘Application for recognition as a tax consultancy company’. You can do this online or by post
2. Submit the complete application documents to the Berlin Chamber of Tax Consultants and pay the fee.
3. The Chamber of Tax Consultants will then check whether you fulfil the requirements and decide on your application.
4. You will be recognised by receiving a certificate, which will be sent to you by post.
If you have any questions or need help with your application, the contact persons at the Berlin Chamber of Tax Consultants will be happy to provide you with further information.
You can apply for recognition here.
Both partnerships and legal entities can be considered as the legal form of the company to be founded for a tax consultancy firm.
Note
Prior to entry in the commercial or partnership register, it is strongly recommended that you obtain confirmation from the relevant Chamber of Tax Consultants that all requirements for recognition have been met with the exception of entry in the commercial or partnership register. If the application for recognition is rejected, a written notification will be issued.
Procedure
1. Submit an ‘Application for recognition as a tax consultancy company’. You can do this online or by post
2. Submit the complete application documents to the Berlin Chamber of Tax Consultants and pay the fee.
3. The Chamber of Tax Consultants will then check whether you fulfil the requirements and decide on your application.
4. You will be recognised by receiving a certificate, which will be sent to you by post.
If you have any questions or need help with your application, the contact persons at the Berlin Chamber of Tax Consultants will be happy to provide you with further information.
Sie können diese Dienstleistung auch online in Anspruch nehmen
Online-Abwicklung
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Do it online now
To use the online service, you need a BundID account or a verified tax consultant identity from the tax consultant platform.
Voraussetzungen
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Management of the company by tax advisors
The members of the Management Board, the managing directors or the personally liable partners are tax advisors. -
Branch at the registered office of the company
At least one tax consultant who is a member of the Management Board, managing director or personally liable partner must have his/her professional domicile at the registered office of the company or in its immediate vicinity. -
Professional liability insurance
Submission of at least a provisional cover note for the application to take out professional indemnity insurance. -
For online applications: registration/login via BundID or a verified tax consultant identity from the tax consultant platform.
Select the ‘ELSTER certificate’, ‘Online ID card (eID)’ or ‘User name/password’ option for registration/login. -
For online applications: consent to the electronic payment procedure
Credit card, Giropay, direct debit and payment by bank transfer are available as payment options.
Erforderliche Unterlagen
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Application for recognition as a tax consultancy firm
Submit the application online. In individual cases, you can obtain an application form on request from the Berlin Chamber of Tax Consultants. -
Identity document
Identity card or other official identification document with photograph -
Memorandum or articles of association
Copy or publicly certified copy of the articles of association or articles of incorporation -
Professional liability insurance
Provisional cover note for the application to take out professional indemnity insurance -
Entry in the commercial or partnership register
Notarised copy or official printout of the entry in the commercial or partnership register - Extract from the professional register, if applicable
Gebühren
- approx. EUR 750,00
In addition, members are obliged to pay a chamber fee. The fee is determined by the respective chamber meeting. Information on this can be obtained from the Chamber of Tax Consultants.
Rechtsgrundlagen
Weiterführende Informationen
Hinweise zur Zuständigkeit
They can be appointed by the Berlin Chamber of Tax Consultants if their intended future professional establishment is in the Berlin Chamber district.