What is a VAT Number?

VAT Number or VAT registration number is the unique number that identifies a taxable organization or non-taxable legal entity that is registered for VAT. Most organizations carrying out an economic activity need a VAT number.

• VAT numbers are used to identify tax status of the customer
• Help to identify the place of taxation
• Are mentioned on invoices

VAT numbers are different for each European country. Every EU country issues its own national VAT number that begins with a respective country code and is followed by a block of digits or characters.

If you are still unsure, you can find more information about VAT numbers here, on the European Commission's website.