Business, tax and funding
VAT ID
Abbreviation for value added tax identification number
In short and in plain language
A VAT ID is a special number for firms.
They use it to trade within the European Union.
In Germany, the central tax office gives it out. It is not the same as the normal tax number.
Firms that have one usually show it in the legal notice on their website.
Definition
A VAT ID is a separate identification number for businesses trading within the European Union. In Germany it is issued by the Federal Central Tax Office and differs from the ordinary tax number. Businesses that hold one usually state it in their imprint.