Submit other tax applications and notifications

Do you have a tax-related concern that is not covered by the other customs services listed on the federal portal? Then you can still submit an inquiry or application to the customs administration.

Not every request concerning a customs tax issue is covered by the services listed in the federal portal. Should you have such a request, you can nevertheless submit an inquiry or an application to the customs administration.

If you wish to submit your query or application online via the Customs Portal, the following applications are available to you there:

• Other applications and notices (for example, for the inspection of files)
• tax guarantor

If you wish to submit your inquiry or application in writing, forms from the Federal Finance Administration's Form Management System (FMS) are available for the following topics:

• Tax sureties
• chattel mortgage agreement
• Notice of Assignment/Notice of Pledge

You can submit your inquiry or application online as well as by mail, fax, or email.
To make your request or application, proceed as follows:
Online:

• Open the customs portal.
  • To use the customs portal, you must register once at www.zoll-portal.de.
• Log in with your ELSTER (Electronic Tax Return) access credentials. As a private individual, you can also use the online ID function of your ID card or your BundID to log in.
  • If you do not yet have an ELSTER account or BundID account, you must register for one separately.
• Access the service “Other tax applications and notifications“ and select the form „Other applications and notifications“ or „Tax guarantor“.
• Fill out the form and upload any required documents.
• Send the form to the competent principal customs office or the Central Customs Directorate (GZD).
• If necessary, the main customs office or the Central Customs Authority will request further evidence or explanations from you.
• The main customs office or the GZD will answer your request or decide on your application with an electronic notice.

Mail, fax, or email:

• You can usually submit your inquiry or application informally.
• Forms are available for the following topics:
  • Tax sureties
  • chattel mortgage agreement
  • Notice of Assignment/Notice of Pledge
• Use these if they are relevant to your case.
• Please attach any necessary documents if applicable.
• Submit the request or application to the competent main customs office or the Central Customs Authority (GZD).
• If necessary, the main customs office or the Central Customs Authority will request further evidence or explanations from you.
• The main customs office or the GZD will answer your request or decide on your application with a notice.

Whether deadlines must be observed depends on the individual case.

There are no costs.

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