Dog tax
We register or deregister your dog with the city.
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Dog owners must register their dog with the municipality for dog tax – and deregister it if the dog is given away, dies or they move away. We handle the registration or deregistration with your power of attorney.
- Our fixed price
- 8 €+ your city's fee (paid later)
- Official fee
- 0–26.50 €
- Processing time
- 7–28 days
Please note
- • Package
Who is this for?
- You have taken in a dog or moved with your dog.
- Your dog has died or been given away, or you are moving to another municipality.
How your order works
- 1You choose the service and pay the fixed price.
- 2You upload your documents and sign the power of attorney online.
- 3We file the application with the authority in your name.
- 4We follow the application and update you at every step.
Before payment
Only name, email and city.
Required documents
After payment we need
- Register or deregister
- Dog breed
- Dog's date of birth
- Microchip number
- Date the dog was taken in or given away
- Address
- Federal state where the dog is kept
- Mandatory dog register status
- Dangerous or listed dog
Good to know
- The registration deadline is set in your municipality's dog tax bylaw, often two weeks to one month.
- Registering and deregistering is free; the municipality sets the annual tax.
- Many municipalities issue a dog tax tag after registration.
Responsible office
Steueramt der Gemeinde
Channel to the authority
Letter · Email · Online form
The result is sent directly to your address.
Legal basis
Hundesteuersatzung der Gemeinde
Frequently asked questions
Are there reductions?
Many municipalities offer reductions, for example for dogs from an animal shelter. Details are in your municipality's bylaw.
Do I have to register my dog again after moving?
Yes. You deregister it in the old municipality and register it in the new one.
What details do I need?
Breed, the dog's date of birth, microchip number (if any) and the date of taking in or giving away.
Do I have to go to the authority myself for "Dog tax"?
No. With your power of attorney we file the application with the responsible office (Steueramt der Gemeinde).
How long does it take?
Usually 7 to 28 days, depending on the authority.
Is the official fee included in the price?
No. The authority's fee (0–26.50 €) comes on top. You pay it later, once it is known.
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What we do and what we don't
- We fill in applications based on your details, file them and follow them up.
- We give no legal or tax advice and do not assess chances of success.
- We are a private service, not a public authority.