Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer beantragen

• § 27a Umsatzsteuergesetz (UStG) – Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer

Application for a VAT identification number pursuant to § 27a of the German Value Added Tax Act (UStG)

If you wish to deliver or purchase goods or export or receive services within the EU, you need a VAT identification number in addition to your tax number. The Federal Central Tax Office (Bundeszentralamt für Steuern, BZSt) issues this number on application to companies registered for turnover tax in Germany.

If companies based abroad wish to apply for the VAT identification number in Germany, they must first register with a German tax office.

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You or your tax representative (tax office) apply for the VAT identification number (VAT registration number) in writing or online to the competent office. You will be notified of the VAT registration number in writing. If a corresponding power of attorney exists, the authorised representative or agent, e.g. a tax office, will be notified.

Online application

Call up the online form, fill in the input fields completely and follow the further instructions.

Written application by post or fax

Send an informal letter to the competent office requesting the issue of the VAT identification number (USt-IdNr.). Your application must contain the following information:

• Your name and address
• Your competent tax office
• Your tax number under which you are registered for VAT purposes

You do not have a tax number yet?

If your competent tax office has not yet issued you with a tax number under which you are registered for VAT purposes, please contact them to apply for both numbers together.

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