What happens to my mail in Germany after I de-register (Abmeldung)?

Without arrangements, mail keeps arriving at your old address. The current tenant may forward it, return it, or not. Most German banks and the Finanzamt rarely accept a foreign address for ongoing correspondence, particularly if you still have German tax or banking ties to wind down. A TDPB German address used as your post-Abmeldung correspondence address keeps the wind-down visible. Always verify the specific requirements of the institution you are dealing with.

See how a TDPB address works end-to-end.