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Federal Central Tax Office
Administers cross-border and centralised tax functions.
What this authority does
Issues tax identification numbers, handles VAT refunds for foreign businesses, withholding tax relief and country-by-country reporting.
Services for the public
- Tax ID issuance
- VAT refunds
- Withholding tax relief
Before you contact this authority
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