Close German Depot After India Move
Trade Republic/Flatex wind-down, Kapitalertragsteuer, Abmeldeschein, and EUR wire to NRE.
The 60-second version
German depot closure means Abmeldeschein first, then sell ETFs or transfer depot, pay Kapitalertragsteuer, and wire EUR to India with Steuerbescheinigung.
Abmeldeschein before depot sell-down
German brokers require proof of departure (Abmeldeschein) before changing tax residency on depot — update address triggers Vorabpauschale and withholding changes.
Selling ETFs triggers Kapitalertragsteuer 25% + solidarity surcharge — Steuerbescheinigung needed for India Form 67.
Depotübertrag to another EU broker may avoid sell event — check if broker accepts India address.
Germany hub: Germany-to-India return guide.
German depot exit options
| Path | DE tax event | India tax |
|---|---|---|
| Sell all + close | Kapitalertragsteuer | Schedule CG + Form 67 |
| Depotübertrag EU | Usually none | No event until sell |
| Keep depot | Vorabpauschale annually | Schedule FA |
| Sparplan stop | No immediate tax | N/A |
| Wire EUR | None | FEMA incoming docs |
German brokerage wind-down
Abmeldeschein
Register departure at Bürgeramt; scan for broker.
Freistellungsauftrag
Cancel unused SA allowance on depot.
Sell or transfer
Place ETF sell orders; mind Xetra settlement T+2.
Wire EUR
To NRE; attach Steuerbescheinigung.
Close depot
Written Kündigung; confirm zero balance.
Wind-down flow
Depot export kit
- Steuerbescheinigung.
- Abmeldeschein.
- Cost basis PDF.
- Freistellungsauftrag cancel.
- Bank SWIFT.
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Vorabpauschale
Depot held Jan–Dec after departure may still get Vorabpauschale — sell or transfer early.
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Trade Republic India address?
Policy changes — many require close within 90 days of non-residency.
Transfer to Indian demat?
Not supported for Xetra ETFs — sell and rebuy in India.
Sparer-Pauschbetrag unused?
Lost on departure year — sell before Dec 31 if optimizing.
US ETFs in depot?
PFIC risk in US return — separate from depot close.
Joint depot?
Both holders sign transfer or close.
India tax on EUR wire?
Wire not taxable — only capital gains on sale.
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