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BMF
Abbreviation for Bundesministerium der Finanzen
In short and in plain language
The BMF is the German federal ministry for tax and finance.
In its letters, it says how tax offices should apply tax laws.
This can matter for a firm. One case is the special number for firms. Another is how to write off software.
Definition
The BMF is the German Federal Ministry of Finance, responsible for taxes and public finances. Its circulars explain how tax offices should apply tax laws. For a business this information can matter, for example for the business identification number or for depreciating software.