Let’s Get Your German VAT or OSS Registration Started!

We’re thrilled to have you on board with helloTax! Whether you’re registering for VAT or OSS in Germany, our team is here to make the process simple, transparent, and as smooth as possible.

How the process works

Once you’ve subscribed, our onboarding team will get in touch to ask for some key company documents and information. Getting these to us quickly is the best way to keep things moving — the sooner we have everything, the sooner we can submit your application to the German tax office.

(For full details on what’s needed and why, please see our article: “VAT Registration documents & VAT Questionaire.”)

Current processing times

After your application is submitted, processing times at the tax office currently are:

• VAT registration: around 8-12 weeks

• OSS registration: around 1-2 weeks

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to fast-track these applications, as all processing is handled directly by the tax authorities. However, quick and complete responses from your side help us submit and finalize your application as efficiently as possible.

Sometimes, the tax office may ask for additional details or clarification. If this happens, please reply as soon as you can — it helps avoid delays and keeps your registration on track.

A few important notes

• helloTax cannot influence how long the tax office takes to process your application.

• We are not responsible for declined applications.

• No refunds are available for unsuccessful applications.

• If you wish to reapply, an administrative fee of €150 will apply.

We’re here to help

Our goal is to make your VAT or OSS registration journey straightforward and stress-free. We’ll keep you informed every step of the way and are always here to answer your questions or guide you through the next steps.

Welcome again to helloTax — let’s get your registration completed and your business ready to trade confidently across Europe!