🔍 TL;DR – Company changes you need to report.

It’s your legal responsibility to inform tax authorities of any changes to your business after VAT registration, especially in Germany.

• Examples: company name, address, bank account, business activities, directors, or warehouse locations.

• Action: Contact your hellotax Account Manager with details of the change.

• hellotax can assist with preparing and submitting changes for a fee (€150–250/hr).

• You remain responsible for ensuring the tax office receives the information and deadlines are met.

• Acting quickly helps avoid penalties, rejected filings, or compliance issues.

Why Reporting Changes Is Important

Once your business is registered for VAT, the tax authorities need to have up-to-date information about your company. Failure to report changes may result in:

• Rejected VAT filings

• Penalties or fines

• Delays in processing invoices or returns

• Compliance issues

hellotax is here to support you, but the responsibility to report changes ultimately rests with you, the client.

When You Should Report Changes

Notify the tax authorities whenever there are changes to your business, such as:

• Changes to your company name or legal structure

• Updates to your registered business address

• New bank accounts for VAT refunds

• Changes in business activities or products sold

• Opening or closing warehouse/storage locations

• Changes in directors or responsible persons

• Any other information originally provided at the time of registration

Even small changes can affect your VAT registration or filings, so it’s important to act promptly.

How hellotax Can Help

If you need assistance reporting a change to the tax office:

1. Contact your Account Manager in hellotax and provide details of the change.

2. hellotax will guide you through the process and prepare any required documents.

3. hellotax can assist with submitting the changes to the tax authority on your behalf.

Please note:

• This is a paid service, with fees ranging from €150 to €250 per hour depending on the complexity of the change.

• You remain responsible for ensuring the tax office receives the information and that deadlines are met.

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Key Takeaways

• Always report any business changes as soon as they occur.

• Contact your hellotax Account Manager for guidance and support.

• Acting quickly helps avoid rejected filings, penalties, and compliance issues.