A VAT identification number can also be issued as part of the tax registration process at the relevant tax office. The corresponding box must be ticked in the tax registration form. In this case as well, the number will be sent by post.

You can apply directly to the Federal Central Tax Office for your VAT identification number (USt-IdNr.).

Online:

• Go to the webpage and follow the in-structions
• In writing: send a letter, email or fax stating that a VAT identification number needs to be issued. Your application must contain your name, address and tax identification number under which your VAT arrangements will be con-ducted.
• In both cases, your VAT identification number (USt-IdNr.) will be sent to you by post.

The application for the number must be submitted early enough so that the number is provided to the entrepreneur before they start any intra-Community trading in goods.

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