Services for Germany
Abzugsteuer - Withholding tax refund
We will help you get the money that was withheld back.
The scope of our service covers:
Mgr. Beáta Podobná
specialist
Abzugsteuer - Withholding tax refund
Abzugsteuer is the construction withholding tax of 15 % that applies to all construction work carried out in Germany. It applies when a company or sole trader does not hold a Freistellung (an exemption from the construction withholding tax). In that case the client has to withhold 15 % of every invoice once the amount of €5,000 including VAT is exceeded and pay it to the German tax office.
How does the Abzugsteuer work?
A 15 % deduction – if you do not hold a Freistellung, the client deducts 15 % of the invoiced amount and pays it to the tax office.
A Freistellung removes the deduction – with a Freistellung you do not have to worry about it and can invoice without this extra tax burden.
Important for construction companies – it applies to all construction work carried out in Germany, from smaller jobs to large building projects.
How does the application work?
You fill in the form
Just fill in a short form, we will help you with everything.
You send the documents
Send us the documents we need — we will tell you exactly which ones.
You sign the application
You sign the application and we take care of the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Basic package
£52.89incl. VAT
£52.89incl. VAT
For clients whose withheld tax was up to €450.
The service includes
- communication with the authorities
- the full documentation prepared
- the application filed
Popular package
£189.42incl. VAT
£189.42incl. VAT
For clients whose withheld tax was over €450.
The service includes
- communication with the authorities
- the full documentation prepared
- the application filed
Premium package
On requestprice depends on scope
On requestprice depends on scope
If the withheld amount is over €2,000, the fee is 10 % of that amount. For an exact quote, contact us by phone or email.
The service includes
- everything in the Popular package
Please contact us for an exact quote. We will gladly prepare a tailored offer.
This price list is valid from: 31/08/2026
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