The Dependent Declaration Form (Abhängigkeitserklärung) is a crucial document required in German employment relationships to properly administer benefits and ensure compliance with tax and social security regulations. This form must be completed by employees when joining a company, experiencing changes in dependent status, or during annual verification periods. It captures essential information about dependents including spouses, registered partners, children, and other qualifying family members who may affect the employee's tax class, social security benefits, and company-provided benefits. The document ensures compliance with German employment law, tax regulations (Einkommensteuergesetz), and data protection requirements (DSGVO), while providing employers with the necessary information to properly administer benefits and payroll deductions.

1. Employee Information: Personal details of the employee including name, employee ID, date of birth, and tax identification number

2. Declaration Purpose: Statement explaining the purpose of the form and its use for benefits, tax, and social security purposes

3. Primary Dependent Information: Details of spouse/registered partner including name, date of birth, employment status, and income information

4. Child Dependent Information: Information about dependent children including names, dates of birth, and residence status

5. Other Dependent Information: Details of other qualifying dependents such as parents or relatives, if applicable

6. Certification of Information: Employee's confirmation that all provided information is true and complete

7. Duty to Inform: Statement of employee's obligation to promptly report any changes in dependent status

8. Data Protection Notice: Information about how the personal data will be processed, stored, and protected in accordance with GDPR and BDSG

9. Signature Block: Space for employee signature, date, and witness or HR representative signature if required