- From November 30, 2025, the Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) will replace its technical interface for checking foreign VAT identification numbers; companies must update their systems accordingly.
- Automated VAT ID checks are crucial for ensuring VAT-exempt intra-Community deliveries are compliant, reducing manual errors, and providing audit-proof documentation.
- M.SecureTrade’s VAT Number Check solution will automatically support the new BZSt interface with its fall 2025 update, requiring no extra adjustments from users.
- The tool integrates seamlessly into SAP processes, offering automatic validation at various business stages and supporting both BZSt and EU VIES interfaces.
- Companies using manual or custom solutions must ensure timely adaptation to the new interface to maintain compliance and avoid tax risks.
Source: mercoline.de
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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