Government and fines
Objections to tax offices, benefit decisions and fines, within the deadline.
Germany
All Germany topics →- Object to a German tax assessment by registered mailObject to a German tax assessment within one month, in writing or via ELSTER. Registered mail shows when your objection reached the tax office.
- Appealing a German fine notice (Bußgeldbescheid): in writing, within two weeksRegistered mail is not required but advised: the appeal must reach the authority in writing within two weeks.
- Object to a decision of the Jobcenter, a German health insurer or the pension insuranceRegistered mail is not required. The objection (Widerspruch) needs your handwritten signature and must reach the office within one month.
France
All France topics →- Contest a French traffic fine: online or by LRAR, within 45 daysBy post, a French fine is contested by LRAR to the officier du ministère public within 45 days.
- Appeal a Caf, CPAM or Urssaf decision: the recours amiableRegistered mail is not required but advised: the appeals board must receive your appeal within 2 months, and a registered letter proves the date.