Request permission for tax-free use of alcopops

Procedure

You must apply for permission in advance in writing to the relevant main customs office.

• Download Form 2740 "Application for Tax-Exempt Use" (Form 2740) with the "Declaration of Operations" (Form 2741) via the Customs Administration website.
• Complete the form in full, assemble the rest of the required documents, and mail them to your main customs office.
• The main customs office will review your application.
• You will receive notification with permission or a refusal.

Legal bases

• § 3 (1) Alkopopsteuergesetz (AlkopopStG)
• § 27 Alkoholsteuergesetz (AlkStG)
• § 28 Absatz 1 Alkoholsteuergesetz (AlkStG)
• §§ 58 bis 61 Alkoholsteuerverordnung (AlkStV)