Register with Elster Online - how it works

You can make your tax return conveniently online with Elster Online. This practical tip shows you how to register there.

Register with Elster Online - this is how you proceed

1. First open the following Elster Online website.
2. Read the information and confirm it with "Next".
3. You can now choose between four different login methods. You can choose from the certificate file, your ID card, a security stick or the signature card.
4. If you select the desired variant, you must now enter your personal data and enter an email address. Your tax identification number is also requested.
5. You will then receive a link by email, which you must open for confirmation.
6. After a few days you will receive mail and can then continue with the second part of the registration. To do this, enter the activation ID on the page that you received by email. You can then choose a PIN for your ElsterOnline account.
7. Now your personal certificate is generated and after entering your PIN you can download it. You can then register for the first time with ElsterOnline.
8. Complete your personal data and save it with "Apply". The registration is then completed.

In the next practical tip, we have a quick guide on how to make your tax return with Elster Online.