Submitting stock statistics on residents' assets abroad and non-residents' assets in Germany via the file transfer function requires the use of files in XML format. Please take note of the current format description and use the current schema files.

Moreover, please refer to our explanatory notes on completing the reporting forms and the notices on special transactions.

XML format files

AWV amendment

On 4 December 2024, the Federal Cabinet voted on amendments to the Ordinance on the Relief of Bureaucracy. The associated AWV amendment will enter into force in January 2025 and will take effect as of January 2025. We will inform you about the innovations to the AWV on the following website: