# Taxes and social insurance contributions for companies
Companies can, for example, be required to pay VAT or trade tax. Certain special taxation rules also apply to cross-border business activities.
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If you wish to trade in goods and services within the EU, you must apply for a VAT identification number.
Enforcement against you may be temporarily suspended or limited if there are grounds for equity. Inequity exists if enforcement would cause you an unreasonable disadvantage that can be avoided by waiting a short time.
In certain cases, your company in the manufacturing industry or in forestry and agriculture can be relieved of the electricity tax. You must submit an application for this.
If you handle coffee or goods containing coffee, you must pay coffee tax under certain conditions.
If you deal with tobacco products, you have to pay tobacco tax in certain cases.
If you want to trade in goods and services within the EU, you must apply for a VAT identification number.
If you produce or import alcohol or goods containing alcohol, you must pay alcohol tax under certain conditions.