Domestic businesses and their agents can use existing electronic tax return certificates and log into the BOP using this access data. Domestic businessesĪ certificate is required to use the BZSt online portal ( BOP). If you do not have access data yet, you must register first. you do not need a separate access for each client. You only need one access to the BOP to be able to transmit applications for your clients, i.e. You can also log into the BOP if you already have access data from 'Mein ELSTER'. The BZSt online portal BOP is available for this purpose. VAT refund applications for domestic businesses and for third-country businesses are to be submitted electronically to the Federal Central Tax Office ( BZSt). Registration in the BOP is available for businesses from third countries and their agents who are not based in Germany. If no certificate exists, the BZSt recommends that domestic businesses and their domestic agents obtain the certificate by registering in 'Mein ELSTER' ( i.e. You can find more information in the following sections about individual user groups and their option of receiving a certificate.

A certificate is required to use the BZSt online portal ( BOP).

Elster online registrierung anleitung