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German VAT number check
Validate a Germany VAT number (USt-IdNr. (Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer)) live against VIES.
Germany in VIES: available
German VAT number format
| Country prefix | DE |
|---|---|
| Format | DE + 9 digits |
| Example | DE123456789 |
| Local name | USt-IdNr. (Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer) |
| 7-day VIES uptime | 100.0% |
Do not confuse the USt-IdNr. with the domestic Steuernummer — only the USt-IdNr. can be checked in VIES. Germany does not return company name or address through VIES.
What does a German VAT number look like?
Germany VAT numbers have the format DE + 9 digits, for example DE123456789. Do not confuse the USt-IdNr. with the domestic Steuernummer — only the USt-IdNr. can be checked in VIES. Germany does not return company name or address through VIES.
How do I check a German VAT number?
Type the number including the DE prefix into the checker on this page. We validate the format, then query VIES, which forwards the request to the German tax authority's database and returns whether the number is valid for intra-EU transactions.
What is the German VAT number called locally?
In Germany it is called the USt-IdNr. (Umsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer).
Is the German VIES service down?
At the last check the German system was available. Uptime over the last 7 days: 100.0%.
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