Intra-Community VAT Number: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how an Intra-Community VAT number works for businesses trading across EU borders and how it affects your invoicing.
An Intra-Community VAT number is a tax identifier used by businesses to manage value-added tax when trading with other entities within the European Union. This identifier is a key part of how tax is handled for cross-border business transactions within the EU.
Who it's for
This is for businesses that engage in trading with other businesses located within the EU. If your business activities involve selling goods or providing services to clients across these borders, you may qualify for this registration.
What you get
Having this number gives you the ability to invoice your EU clients without charging VAT. This allows for a different way of handling tax on your business invoices when you are dealing with clients located in other member states of the European Union.
What it costs you
There is no fee to obtain this number. The process is free, and you can make your request through the official tax portal.
The catch to know
The most important thing to keep in mind is that you must display this number on all your invoices when you are billing international clients. Ensuring this number is present on your documentation is necessary for your ability to invoice those clients without VAT.
How to apply
- Log in to the official tax portal.
- Complete the request for the Intra-Community VAT number.
- Submit your information for review.
- Once you receive it, use the number on all invoices sent to your EU clients.