After submitting the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung, you might wait up to 8 weeks for your Steuernummer. If delays occur, here’s how you can speed up the process:
Contact your Finanzamt early
Don’t wait too long! If it’s been 2–3 weeks with no confirmation or 4 weeks without progress, contact your Finanzamt to check the status of your application. If you need the number for invoices or deadlines, follow up sooner. Use the Finanzamt search tool to find their contact details.
Reach out by phone or email
Phone: Call your Finanzamt, provide your details (name, address, submission date), and politely explain your urgency (e.g., issuing invoices, meeting deadlines).
Email: Send a concise email with your application details, submission date, and urgency. Attach supporting documents like your ID or submission confirmation.
Visit in Person
If possible, visit your Finanzamt directly and politely ask if they can expedite your application. Bring:
A copy of your submitted Fragebogen.
Your ID (passport or German ID).
☺️ Always stay polite and clear when contacting the Finanzamt. Keep a record of your interactions, and don’t hesitate to follow up again if you don’t hear back.