The dog tax has officially existed in Germany since the beginning of the 19th century. You pay this so-called “expense tax” to your local municipality. The purpose of the dog tax is not only to support cities but also to curb dog ownership. Therefore, the cost of a second or third dog will be higher than the first. According to the law, owning an animal is a luxury. The dog tax is paid quarterly or annually for each dog that lives in your household. If a dog is not registered, you could be fined several thousand euros for this administrative offense.

Source: Luko