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ITIN for Germany Residents — Fast CAA Service, $99

$99 flat fee · No embassy visit · Certified document authentication · ITIN in 8–14 weeks

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Why German Residents Need a US ITIN

Germany is home to thousands of tech entrepreneurs, consultants, e-commerce sellers, and investors who have business ties to the United States. Whether you own a US LLC, earn income from US clients, or invest in US assets, the IRS requires you to have an ITIN.

Common ITIN use cases for German residents:

  • US LLC & Delaware C-Corp — tax filing obligations require ITIN
  • Amazon FBA Germany → US expansion — tax documentation required
  • Tech consulting for US companies — W-8BEN with ITIN required
  • US stock / ETF investments — withholding tax reduction via ITIN + W-8BEN
  • YouTube, Twitch, or Patreon — US income requires ITIN
  • Stripe, PayPal, or Wise payouts — W-9/W-8BEN tax form requires ITIN

Germany-US Tax Treaty: Germany has one of the strongest tax treaties with the US. German residents with an ITIN can often reduce withholding on dividends to 15% and on royalties to 0%.

⚠️ Critical: Use an IRS Certified Acceptance Agent (CAA)

Many ITIN services are not registered IRS Certified Acceptance Agents. When a non-CAA submits your W-7, the IRS may reject it — issuing a CP567 notice that explicitly states the submitter lacked CAA authorization. This can cost you months of delays and lost fees.

ITIN Plus is a registered IRS Certified Acceptance Agent. We submit your application directly to the IRS with certified document authentication. Your application is processed correctly from day one.

How It Works — 4 Simple Steps

1
Apply Online — Fill out our simple form at itinplus.com. Takes under 5 minutes.
2
Submit Your Documents — Upload a scan of your passport. We authenticate it as a CAA — you keep your original.
3
We File With the IRS — We prepare and submit your W-7 directly to the IRS as a Certified Acceptance Agent.
4
Receive Your ITIN — Your ITIN letter arrives in 8–14 weeks. We follow up with the IRS on your behalf throughout.
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Frequently Asked Questions — ITIN for Germany Residents

Can a German resident get a US ITIN without visiting the US?

Yes. ITIN Plus is an IRS Certified Acceptance Agent and handles the entire process online. No US consulate or embassy visit needed.

How long does it take to get an ITIN from Germany?

8–14 weeks after CAA submission to the IRS. This is significantly faster than self-filing, which can take 11+ weeks.

What is the Germany-US tax treaty benefit?

Germany's tax treaty with the US reduces dividend withholding to 15% and royalties to 0% for qualifying German residents. An ITIN is required to claim these treaty rates.

What documents does a German citizen need?

A valid German passport is the primary document. For LLC-related applications, you'll also need your EIN confirmation letter.

What does ITIN Plus charge?

$99 flat fee. All-inclusive. No renewal fees.

Is ITIN Plus a registered IRS CAA?

Yes. We are an IRS Certified Acceptance Agent, which means we can authenticate your original documents so you never need to mail your passport to the IRS.

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