VAT identification numbers in the European Union.
A VAT identification number (VAT ID) is a business identifier used for value added tax in the European Union. This site provides an overview of what VAT identification numbers are, how they are structured, and where they are commonly used.
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2) How it's structured
Country prefix, number formats, and what the parts typically mean.
3) Where it's used
Invoices, intra-EU trade, VAT reporting, and administrative contexts.