Germany (EU Member State)

Validate Germany VAT Number (DE)

Verify Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer (USt-IdNr.) against the official European Commission VIES database in real-time. Get official consultation timestamps and company registration details.

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What this does not prove

VIES confirms validity at the timestamp of request. Returned company name and address are provided directly by member state authorities.

Country Specification

Germany VAT & Tax Compliance Details

SYNTAX & FORMAT

DE999999999 (9 digits)

Local Name: Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer (USt-IdNr.)
Example: DE123456789

RATES

19% Standard

Reduced Rate: 7%
Applicable for cross-border digital goods and services across the European Union.

TAX AUTHORITY

Federal Central Tax Office (Bundeszentralamt für Steuern - BZSt)

Connected directly to EU VIES SOAP gateway with automated fallback.

EU Reverse Charge Guidance for Germany

B2B cross-border supplies from other EU member states are zero-rated under Article 196 Directive 2006/112/EC with valid VIES proof.

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