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The Anmeldung (citizen registration) is required for opening a bank account. I am currently staying at an AirBnb. I have read that landlord confirmation is required to receive an Anmeldung.
I have heard that it might be possible to register my company's office as my address. Is this possible? Will the registration office ask questions about the nature of the address?
First of all, you would confirm false data to the government, which is a criminal offence, so don't do that, even if the probability of being punished is low. Second, your company could get problems and they won't be happy about it.
AFAIK it's not required to show a contract to Einwohnermeldeamt, but it might be required to show some proof you actually live there (you should have some confirmation from AirBnb you've booked your current appartment).
If you have any doubts, you should ask in Einwohnermeldeamt, and going there, simply take booking and payment confirmation, just in case.
It is not possible to register a bogus address, and it is not legal to do so.
You can register without permanent accommodation (for example in a short term, fully furnished apartment). However, you can only register your address with the permission of the landlord. The landlord or the main tenant will give you a Wohnungsgeberbestätigung which you MUST show during the Anmeldung. Without that document, you can't complete the Anmeldung. You won't get that document with hotels and vacation rentals.
As far as I know, there is no way around this. You must find a real place to live, and get the permission from the landlord to live there.
This Anmeldung guide explains the requirements for an address registration, and cites legal sources where applicable.
