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Sales tax identification number (VAT Reg.)

In order to participate in intra-community trade in goods and services, a VAT identification number is required in addition to the tax number.
It is issued on application by the Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt).

Important notes

Documents required

No

Please note

Every entrepreneur can apply for a VAT ID no. put.

To apply for a VAT ID no. the following options are available:

  1. When starting a new company: The issuance of a VAT ID no. can be requested directly from the responsible tax office. In the questionnaire on tax registration, which new founders submit to the responsible tax office, an appropriate box must be ticked for this purpose. This application will be forwarded to the Federal Central Tax Office together with the necessary information about the registration for the purposes of sales tax.
  2. Application via the Internet: see links for the application form. The service is available daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  3. Written application: The written application must be sent to
    • Federal Central Tax Office
    • Saarlouis office
    • 66738 Saarlouis
    • Fax: + 49- (0) 228-406-3801

The announcement of a newly allocated or an already existing, valid VAT ID number. takes place exclusively by post, in principle, to the address of the entrepreneur concerned. If a corresponding power of attorney exists, the notification is made to the authorized representative, e.g. B. a tax advisor.

Procedure & Fees

Fees

No

Legal notes

Legal basis

Section 27a of the Sales Tax Act

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