# German business tax regulations and deadlines

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-business-tax-regulations-and-deadlines
> Updated: 2026-08-31T23:17:27.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

German businesses are navigating specific tax regulations and deadlines. Employers must transfer withheld wage tax to local tax offices within ten days of the reporting period's end, with filing frequencies varying from annual to monthly based on previous year totals.

Furthermore, entrepreneurs conducting business within the EU can apply for foreign value-added tax (VAT) refunds through the Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt). Applications must be submitted by September 30 for businesses without a permanent establishment in the country where the tax was paid. For claims exceeding 1,000 euros, electronic copies of original receipts are mandatory.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: German tax regulations: Wage tax deadlines and EU VAT refunds

German businesses must adhere to a ten-day deadline for wage tax transfers and a September 30 deadline for EU VAT refund applications via the Federal Central Tax Office.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-tax-regulations-wage-tax-deadlines-and-eu-vat-refunds

### 2026-08-28: Greece: Tax and financial deadlines set for August 31

Greek citizens and businesses must meet various tax and financial deadlines by August 31, including income tax, ENFIA, VAT, and social security contributions, alongside specific housing program requirements.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-tax-and-financial-deadlines-set-for-august-31

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