VAT identification number (VATIN)

In case you get an error message because of the VAT identification number, please check

  1. whether or not you selected the correct country
  2. whether or not your VAT identification number has the correct format. Example for Germany:
    DE + 9 digits in the format DE123456789
  3. More information can be found here:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAT_identification_number

    The validity of your tax ID number can be checked going to this link:

    http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/?locale=en