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Wysłany: Pon Lis 04, 2024 07:41 Temat postu: What is VAT in Europe? VAT in the EU and UK – Part |
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VAT Registration Process in the EU and UK
In most cases, obtaining a VAT number is a relatively simple procedure for UK-established companies, taking on average around 14 days and can be done online. For NETPs, the VAT registration procedure is quite lengthy and complex.
Germany
In Germany, the VAT number is called the Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer, abbreviated USt-IdNr or UID-Nummer. It consists of nine digits and the country prefix DE, for example DE121545356. Like all VAT numbers in the EU, it is unique and can be checked through the VIES system.
If a German company sells goods or provides on page seo service services to customers in other EU countries, then obtaining a UID is mandatory, regardless of its legal form and the industry in which it operates.
These numbers are issued by the German Central Federal Tax Office – Bundeszentralamt für Steuern (BZSt). The UID identification number can only be issued after the sales tax has been registered with the tax office and sent to the BZSt.
There are three ways to apply for a UID:
When creating a new company;
Submit an application via the online form;
Register your application by mail.
To obtain a UID when registering a company, it is enough to check the box in the appropriate column of the questionnaire, which is filled out for tax registration. The tax office at the place of registration sends this questionnaire to the BZSt, which can take from several weeks to two months. Therefore, it is better not to delay submitting this questionnaire at the time of registration.
The second way is to fill out an application online. After filling out, the application data will be compared with the data that the tax office transmits to BZSt and you will receive registration information immediately if all conditions are met.
To fill out the application, you need the following information:
The administrative unit in which the company is registered (from the drop-down list);
Tax office where the company is registered (select from drop-down list);
Organizational and legal form of the company (from the drop-down lis. _________________ on page seo service |
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