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Non-EU taxpayers

German income tax on royalties is 15.82% and is withheld by the publisher. Taxpayers from outside the European Union may apply for relief from taxation under the double taxation agreement between their country of residence and Germany. All applicants must obtain the form BZSt 010042 online from Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (here); complete the application form; have the application form stamped and signed by their … Continued

UK taxpayers

German income tax on royalties is 15.82% and is withheld by the publisher. United Kingdom/Northern Ireland taxpayers may apply for relief from taxation under the double taxation agreement between the United Kingdom and Germany. Applicants must obtain the application form BZSt 010154 online from Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (here) complete the application form have the application form stamped and signed by their local tax office … Continued

US taxpayers with royalty income in Germany

German income tax on royalties is 15.82% and is withheld by the publisher. US taxpayers may apply for relief from taxation under the double taxation agreement between the United States and Germany. Applicants must obtain the application form BZSt 010027 online from Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (here); complete the application form obtain US certificate of tax residence (form IRS 6166) in the original (scans will … Continued