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Submission of data to statistical offices

Responsibility: Central Government (Federal), Federal Statistical Office

Website: http://w3stat.destatis.de/

Description: Launched in early 2000, the W3Stat system allows businesses to pass on regular information to the Federal Statistics Office via the Internet.

2. VAT and customs

VAT – Basic rules, Cross-border VAT, Check a VAT number (VIES), VAT refunds

VAT: declaration, notification

Responsibility: Federal States’ Fiscal Authority (Tax Department)

Website: https://www.elster.de/index.php

Description: The fiscal registration and declaration obligations can largely be fulfilled electronically.

Excise duties