Germany has introduced a service allowing online marketplace operators to verify domestic VAT ID numbers. The German tax authorities have communicated that operators of online marketplaces now have the option to formally request validation of the authenticity of domestic VAT ID numbers.
Online marketplace operators in Germany can legally check the VAT ID of their sellers.
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Author: Kristina Dosen
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To initiate the verification process, marketplace operators can submit a written request through the contact function available on the official website of the German tax authorities. The request should include details such as the domestic VAT ID number, name, address, and information about the tax representative of the businesses that are selling through their platform.
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