You submit your objection to the notice of change to the artists' social security contribution in writing to the KSK.

You should note the following points in your letter:

• You explain which determination or determinations you would like and give reasons for this request. For example, you could write
  • why you are not subject to the artists' social security contribution or
  • why you consider the recalculation of the artists' social security contribution to be incorrect.
• You can submit the reasons and any further documents at a later date at any time.

The KSK will contact you if the information you have provided or the documents you have previously submitted are not sufficient for a decision on your objection.

To ensure that your appeal is successful, you should adhere to the deadlines set by the KSK. Deadline extensions are possible on request.

If a decision has not yet been made on your objection, you can withdraw it at any time.

You will receive written notification of the decision on your objection.

• If the KSK has wrongly or incorrectly determined your obligation to pay the artists' social security contribution, it will revoke the old decision and you will receive a new decision.
• If the KSK considers your objections to be unjustified, the KSK's Appeals Committee will decide on your appeal.
  • If the Appeals Committee decides in your favor, you will also receive a written decision.
  • If the Appeals Committee confirms the KSK's decision, you will receive a written notice of appeal explaining the reasons for this.