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VAT number guide

Countries use different formats for their VAT number system, featuring a variation of numbers and letters, and always including the country code as a prefix. When asked for your VAT number, make sure you enter the correct format. An error in the VAT number might delay account verification.

For more detailed information about the VAT number format, refer to the following websites.

Country/region Link
EU http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/faq.html?locale=en#item_11
Switzerland https://www.ch.ch/en/value-added-tax-number-und-business-identification-number/