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.
The response will appear here with timestamps, evidence, and honest boundaries.
VIES confirms validity at the timestamp of request. Returned company name and address are provided directly by member state authorities.
Germany VAT & Tax Compliance Details
DE999999999 (9 digits)
Local Name: Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer (USt-IdNr.)
Example: DE123456789
19% Standard
Reduced Rate: 7%
Applicable for cross-border digital goods and services across the European Union.
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.
Validate VAT Numbers for All 27 EU Countries
Select a member state to inspect country-specific VAT syntax, tax rates, and live VIES validation.