Bayerisches Landesamt für Steuern

The tax offices in Bavaria are central institutions of the tax administration, which focus on the efficient and modern processing of tax matters. With a total of 76 tax offices and 24 branch offices, they offer comprehensive services to support citizens and companies in tax matters.

• Electronic Tax Return (ELSTER): The tax offices use the ELSTER system to enable a paperless and efficient electronic tax return. This includes pre-filled tax returns, automatic tax calculations and the possibility of electronic signature[4].
• Questionnaire for tax registration: Companies and self-employed persons can register electronically and submit their tax information to obtain a tax number[5].
• Contact options: In addition to ELSTER, the tax offices also offer alternative contact forms for tax inquiries[1].

The main mission of the tax offices in Bavaria is to ensure a transparent, efficient and modern tax administration. They value the simplification of administrative processes and the promotion of digital transformation in order to reduce administrative costs and support environmental protection[4].

The tax offices are committed to environmental protection by promoting the electronic transmission of tax returns and thus reducing paper consumption. By using ELSTER, they actively contribute to the modernization of the administration and reduce administrative costs[4].

The tax offices in Bavaria offer comprehensive information and support for companies and self-employed persons, especially when starting and registering companies. They work closely with other authorities to ensure a smooth process of tax processes[3].