Tax deadlines

German tax deadlines for tax year 2030

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

Tax year the return covers

February 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) January 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1216 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung January 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1230 days

March 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) February 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1244 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung February 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1258 days

April 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) March 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1274 days
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q1 2030 Freelancer and Startup / SMB in 1274 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung March 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1289 days

May 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) April 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1304 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung April 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1321 days

June 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) May 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1336 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung May 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1350 days

July 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) June 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1365 days
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q2 2030 Freelancer and Startup / SMB in 1365 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung June 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1380 days

August 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) July 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1398 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung July 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1412 days

September 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) August 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1427 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung August 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1442 days

October 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) September 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1457 days
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q3 2030 Freelancer and Startup / SMB in 1457 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung September 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1472 days

November 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) October 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1489 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung October 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1503 days

December 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) November 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1518 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung November 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1535 days

January 2031

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) December 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1549 days
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q4 2030 Freelancer and Startup / SMB in 1549 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung December 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1566 days

July 2031

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
Einkommensteuererklärung (Selbsterklärung) * 2030 Individual, International, and Freelancer in 1751 days

January 2035

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
Einkommensteuererklärung (freiwillig) 2030 Individual and International in 3002 days

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