Adjusting advance payments to the artists' social security fund
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Do you expect to pay significantly lower fees to self-employed artists or publicists compared to the previous year? Then you can apply for a reduction in your monthly advance payments for the artists' social security contribution.
Basic information
The Künstlersozialkasse can adjust your monthly advance payments if you apply for a change.
You must provide credible reasons as to why you are likely to make significantly lower remuneration payments to self-employed artists or publicists in the current calendar year.
Requirements
- You have received a statement with fixed advance payments from the artists' social insurance fund or a German pension insurance institution.
- Compared to the previous year, the remuneration paid to self-employed artists and publicists is expected to be significantly lower.
What documents do I need?
- Application for a reduction in advance payments
- You do not need to submit any additional documents.