The free online portal ''Mein ELSTER'' ( is available for submitting VAT returns. You can easily avoid this by issuing a SEPA direct debit mandate to the tax office Hannover-Nord. If the VAT is not paid by the due date, a late payment surcharge of 1% of the tax arises for each month thereof. You also have the option of providing the tax office with a SEPA Direct Debit Mandate. The bank accounts of the tax office Hannover-Nord can be found here. It does not matter which of the two bank accounts you choose. Please always state your tax number, company name and the tax assessment period in the subject line. To which bank account should I transfer the additional payment? If the tax has been calculated differently from the monthly/quarterly VAT returns and an additional payment is to be made, the additional payment is due within one month after submission. What do I have to do if there is an additional payment in the annual VAT return? Payment: If the tax has been calculated differently from the monthly/quarterly VAT returns and an additional payment is to be made, the additional payment is due within one month after submission (must be submitted each year, regardless of the amount of turnover)

(for example: The VAT return for the month of January-March is due on 10. On the 10th day following the end of the respective quarter VAT in previous year is lower than EUR 7,500 but higher than EUR 1,000

Reimbursement: Payment after approval of the tax office Payment: with submission of the VAT return (for example: The VAT return for the month of January is due on 10.

On the 10th day following the end of the respective month

Refund in the previous year is higher than EUR 7,500 (on request) VAT in the previous year is higher than EUR 7,500 or in the year in which the business is opened and in the following year (irrespective of the amount of VAT) or When do I have to submit an annual VAT return or a monthly/quarterly VAT return and pay the VAT?

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