Tax deadlines

German tax deadlines 2021

When your tax return and VAT returns are due — the statutory dates for people who file for themselves.

Calendar year the deadline falls in

January 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) December 2020 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 2102 days ago
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q4 2020 Freelancer and Startup / SMB 2102 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung December 2020 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 2088 days ago

February 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) January 2021 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 2072 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung January 2021 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 2057 days ago

March 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) February 2021 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 2044 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung February 2021 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 2029 days ago

April 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) March 2021 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 2011 days ago
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q1 2021 Freelancer and Startup / SMB 2011 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung March 2021 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 1997 days ago

May 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) April 2021 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 1983 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung April 2021 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 1968 days ago

June 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) May 2021 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 1952 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung May 2021 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 1937 days ago

July 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) June 2021 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 1920 days ago
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q2 2021 Freelancer and Startup / SMB 1920 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung June 2021 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 1906 days ago

August 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) July 2021 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 1891 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung July 2021 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 1876 days ago

September 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) August 2021 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 1860 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung August 2021 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 1843 days ago

October 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) September 2021 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 1829 days ago
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q3 2021 Freelancer and Startup / SMB 1829 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung September 2021 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 1815 days ago

November 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) October 2021 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 1799 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung October 2021 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 1784 days ago

December 2021

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) November 2021 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise 1769 days ago
Zusammenfassende Meldung November 2021 Startup / SMB and Enterprise 1752 days ago

Rather hand the dates to someone else?

Find a tax advisor — and the longer statutory deadlines apply to you.