The tax consultant examination is a nationally standardized state examination. By passing the examination, the candidate documents the high level of professional qualification required to practise the tax consultancy profession.
Participation in the tax consultant examination requires admission, which is granted by the competent authority. The official form of the competent authority must be used for the application. Fees are charged for the application. In addition to the admission fee, there are also costs for taking the examination. Deadlines must be observed for the application.
Responsibility lies with the Chamber of Tax Consultants in whose district the applicant works full-time or, if the applicant does not work, in whose district he/she is predominantly resident.
According to the Tax Consultancy Act (StBerG), admission to the tax consultant examination can take place in several ways.