Tax deadlines

German tax deadlines 2030

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 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) December 2029 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1185 days
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q4 2029 Freelancer and Startup / SMB in 1185 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung December 2029 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1200 days

February 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) January 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1217 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung January 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1231 days

March 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) February 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1245 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung February 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1259 days

April 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) March 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1275 days
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q1 2030 Freelancer and Startup / SMB in 1275 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung March 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1290 days

May 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) April 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1305 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung April 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1322 days

June 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) May 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1337 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung May 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1351 days

July 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) June 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1366 days
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q2 2030 Freelancer and Startup / SMB in 1366 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung June 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1381 days
Einkommensteuererklärung (Selbsterklärung) * 2029 Individual, International, and Freelancer in 1387 days

August 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) July 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1399 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung July 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1413 days

September 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) August 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1428 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung August 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1443 days

October 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) September 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1458 days
USt-Voranmeldung (vierteljährlich) Q3 2030 Freelancer and Startup / SMB in 1458 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung September 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1473 days

November 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) October 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1490 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung October 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1504 days

December 2030

Due on Filing Period Applies to Deadline
USt-Voranmeldung (monatlich) November 2030 Freelancer, Startup / SMB, and Enterprise in 1519 days
Zusammenfassende Meldung November 2030 Startup / SMB and Enterprise in 1536 days
Einkommensteuererklärung (freiwillig) 2026 Individual and International in 1540 days

Rather hand the dates to someone else?

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