Why would I need 2 tax numbers?
The Finanzamt allocates 1 Steuernummer per activity. For example, if you are a business coach and write/sell books on the side (or you are a Yoga teacher and sell Yoga mats on Etsy), you technically need 2 distinct tax numbers.
What are my tax obligations in this case?
For tax submissions, the Finanzamt requires consolidated VAT pre-submission, VAT declaration, and yearly Income tax return.
As a consequence, even if you are subject to VAT and Kleinunternehmer as your second activity, you have to report all income under one yearly USt-E.
What should I do if I have 2 businesses?
Right now, Accountable does not support users with 2 tax numbers:
Therefore, there are 2 possible options for you:
Your second business is very limited and a small portion of your main activity → we recommend to contact your local Finanzamt and ask to consolidate all your activities into one tax number (considering the limited business amount)
You must operate 2 tax numbers → it’s possible to use the app for your accounting, but you should rely on a tax advisor for tax submissions. Accountable does not guarantee your tax returns in your case.
If you're not sure, reach out to our support team using the chat box, and we'll be happy to help you.