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BiesenthalAnmeldung, bulky waste, offices & property tax

Brandenburg6,370 inhabitantsPostcodes 16359 Not fully checked yet

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For Biesenthal we show official base data (Federal Statistical Office, tax administration, municipal register). Local details such as bulky-waste fees are researched city by city – until then, the nationwide rules below apply.

00 Key facts

Population
6,370
Area
60.9 km²
Postcodes
16359
State
Brandenburg
Property tax B 2022
410 %
Trade tax 2022
300 %
Tax office
Finanzamt Eberswalde

01 Registering your address in Biesenthal: Bürgeramt & appointment

You must register within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 BMG). Bring your passport or ID and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord.

Registration deadline

02 Moving to Biesenthal

  1. STEP 01Register within 2 weeksRegister your new address at Amt Biesenthal-Barnim within two weeks of moving in. Bring your ID and the landlord's confirmation (Wohnungsgeberbestätigung).
  2. STEP 02Re-register your carUpdate your vehicle registration at the registration office of Barnim district; within the same district it's often possible online.
  3. STEP 03Tell your tax officeYour income tax is handled by Finanzamt Eberswalde; the registration office usually passes your new address on automatically.
  4. STEP 04Parking permit for the vanApply for a temporary no-parking zone at the road traffic office of Biesenthal, usually 1–3 weeks before moving day.
  5. STEP 05Update contractsElectricity, internet, broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag), bank, insurance and health insurance – and set up mail forwarding.
Personal moving checklist for Biesenthal

03 Bulky waste & recycling centres in Biesenthal

In Biesenthal, bulky waste (Sperrmüll) is collected by the waste company of the town or district – usually after booking. Electrical appliances, paint, batteries and chemicals don't belong in household waste: take them to a recycling centre (Wertstoffhof), a hazardous-waste collection or back to the shop.

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04 Offices in Biesenthal: tax office (Finanzamt) & town hall

Which tax office is responsible for your address?

05 Property tax rate in Biesenthal

Calculation model federal model

YearABB residentialB non-residentialTrade tax
2022320 %410 %——300 %
Calculate your property tax in Biesenthal

Property tax (Grundsteuer) is calculated as assessed base amount (Grundsteuermessbetrag, shown on the notice from your tax office) × the local rate (Hebesatz). In Biesenthal the rate for residential and commercial property (Grundsteuer B) was 410 % in 2022; for farmland and forestry (Grundsteuer A) it was 320 %.

Base amount (Messbetrag)Property tax per year in BiesenthalPer quarter
€30€123€31
€60€246€62
€120€492€123

The rate was 5 points above the median in Barnim district (405 %). The rate was 16 points above the median in Brandenburg (394 %). The rate was 30 points above the median in Germany (380 %).

Businesses in Biesenthal pay trade tax (Gewerbesteuer) at a rate of 300 %; the tax is the trade-tax base amount × this rate.

Since 2025 the new property-tax values apply; many municipalities adjusted their rates. Your notice from the municipality (Grundsteuerbescheid) is binding.

01 Postcodes in Biesenthal

? FAQ: Biesenthal

Q01How soon do I have to register my address in Biesenthal?

Within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 Federal Registration Act). Bring your ID or passport and the Wohnungsgeberbestätigung from your landlord.

Q02What is the property tax rate (Hebesatz) in Biesenthal?

The rate for property tax B was 410 % in 2022.

Q03Which tax office (Finanzamt) is responsible for Biesenthal?

Responsible for Biesenthal: Finanzamt Eberswalde. Which one applies depends on your address.

Q04What is the postcode of Biesenthal?

Biesenthal has the postcode 16359.

Q05Where is the Bürgeramt in Biesenthal?

Registration and ID documents are handled by Amt Biesenthal-Barnim (Berliner Straße 1, 16359 Biesenthal).

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