Common questions about the application
Ten situations people ask about most often. Every answer is given in three sentences at the top of the page; read on if you need more.
Family
Kindergeld (child benefit)
- Applying for Kindergeld when the child lives abroadWhich sheets are added when your child does not live in Germany.
- Kindergeld for a child over 18What the application calls for when your child is of age.
- Applying for Kindergeld as an EU citizenWhich additional sheet belongs with it when you come from an EU country.
- Kindergeld for a foster childThe additional sheet when a child lives with you permanently.
- Applying for Kindergeld for yourself when both parents have diedYour own application when nobody else can apply for the Kindergeld.
Kinderzuschlag (child supplement)
- Applying for Kinderzuschlag as a self-employed personWhich sheet is added when your income comes from your own work.
- Kinderzuschlag when the other parent pays no maintenanceThe additional sheet on maintenance and advance maintenance payments.
Business
Trade registration
- Registering a trade as a GbR — what does each person need?Why with a GbR every person needs a sheet of their own.
- Notifying a change of trade after a moveWhen a change notification is enough and when a deregistration and a registration are needed.
- Deregistering a trade — what has to be done?The official form for the end of a business or its handover.