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Competent national authorities for VAT
Links to national Ministries of Finance and /or Tax Administrations
EU databases
VAT Information Exchange System (VIES) | Check the validity of VAT numbers |
Taxation and Information Communication (TIC) | - National invoicing rules - VAT rates applied by EU countries - National VAT refund codes and features |
MOSS database | National rules applied in Member States for the use of the mini one-stop shop (MOSS) |
Taxes in Europe | Basic information on taxes, including VAT, in each EU country |
Detailed guides on certain VAT topics (Vademecums)
| Vademecum on VAT refund for EU business Information on national rules for VAT refund to EU business in all EU countries. | Vademecum on VAT refund for non-EU business Information on national rules for VAT refund to non- EU business in all EU countries. |
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EU country specific information on certain VAT topics
| VAT rates applicable Updated 01/01/2020 | VAT rates applicable in the EU Member States. |
Thresholds applied by Member States | Thresholds
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Compensation percentages under the flat-rate scheme for farmers Updated 11/06/2018 | Compensation percentages under flat-rate scheme for farmers applicable in the EU Member States. |
| Abbreviations of EU countries and their national currencies Updated regularly | Abbreviations of the names of EU countries and their national currencies. |
Format and structure of VAT Identification Number | Format of VAT identification number in each EU country (see Question 11) |
| VAT Identification Number in EU national languages Updated 01/04/2014 | How VAT identification number is called in each EU country |
Important reminder
Only tax administrations can issue VAT identification numbers
The EU Commission has been made aware that companies in different EU countries have been receiving proposals offering to obtain a valid VAT identification number against an advance payment. These proposals have the appearance of an official EU document.
The EU Commission would like to remind everyone that only tax administrations have the right to issue a VAT number. If you are suspicious of unsolicited messages concerning obtaining a VAT number you are advised to check with the tax administration concerned.
Information on registration for VAT purposes is available in the "Vademecum on VAT obligations" for all EU countries.