Rundfunkbeitrag; Anmeldung für Unternehmen, Institutionen und Einrichtungen des Gemeinwohls

Companies, institutions and public service organizations must also pay a broadcasting fee. The amount of the contribution depends on the number of business premises, employees and motor vehicles.

The income from the broadcasting fee ensures the independence of public service broadcasting. They help to ensure that all citizens, as well as companies and other institutions, have access to reliable information and a broad spectrum of educational, cultural and entertainment offerings.

Owners of a business premises pay the broadcasting fee according to the number of business premises, employees and vehicles.

A permanent establishment is any fixed spatial unit that is not intended exclusively for private purposes.

The calculation of the broadcasting fee is staggered:

• Business premises with up to 8 employees: EUR 6.12 per month
• Business premises with up to 19 employees: EUR 18.36 per month
• There is a staggered table for business premises with 20 or more employees. The exact amounts can be found in § 5 of the Interstate Broadcasting Contribution Treaty or on the website of the ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio contribution service.

For each business establishment subject to the contribution, one motor vehicle that is not only used for private purposes is exempt from the contribution. Each additional motor vehicle is subject to a monthly broadcasting fee of 6.12 euros.

If hotel rooms, guest rooms or vacation apartments are rented out, an additional monthly broadcasting fee of EUR 6.12 is payable for each. The first room or vacation apartment per business premises is free of charge.

You can find non-binding information about the specific broadcasting fee here.

For facilities that serve the common good, such as homes for people with disabilities or recognized non-profit associations or foundations, a flat monthly fee of EUR 6.12 per business premises is payable. This also covers the obligation to pay the contribution for motor vehicles if these are used exclusively for the purposes of the facility.

The broadcasting fee does not have to be paid for business premises in which no workplace is set up or the business premises are located in an apartment for which a broadcasting fee is already paid. If there is a contribution exemption for a business premises, there may be a separate contribution obligation for a motor vehicle.

You are the owner of a permanent establishment or the owner of a motor vehicle subject to contributions.

The business premises or the motor vehicle subject to contributions must be registered with the ARD, ZDF and Deutschlandradio Contribution Service. The Contribution Service must be informed of any change or closure of the business premises.

Use the forms provided on the Beitragsservice website for registration, changes or deregistration. When registering, you must provide the data required in the individual case and provide proof of this on request.

There are no costs for registration.

You must pay the broadcasting fee determined on the basis of the registration.

You register your business premises with the responsible office in writing or online without being asked.

The competent authority will set the broadcasting fee and send you an assessment notice.

The competent authority must be notified immediately of the possession of a permanent establishment or a motor vehicle subject to contributions (registration). This also applies to any changes to the data.

Please note that changes to the number of employees at the business premises must be reported by March 31 of each year.