- VAT-ID verifications will be online-only from 20 July 2025
- The German Federal Central Tax Office will no longer accept written or telephone requests
- Changes are based on amendments to German Administrative VAT Guidelines
- Documentation for verifications can be a printout, digital format, or screenshot
- Multiple VAT-IDs can be verified at once via the BZSt technical interface
- Businesses must verify foreign VAT-IDs for intra-EU supplies to avoid tax risks
- Early adaptation to the new procedure is recommended
- VAT-ID Verifier tool offers integration, automated requests, and audit-proof documentation
Source: kmlz.de
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