What is the VAT number in Sweden?

If you are planning to run a business that is liable to pay VAT or has the right to a refund of VAT, you should register for VAT with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) no later than two weeks before the business is started.

Deductions for input VAT are permitted if the purchases are necessary for the operations of the business.

Where do I find my VAT ID?

A VAT registration number is alphanumeric and consists of up to 15 characters. The first two letters indicate the respective member state, for example DE for Germany.

When entering your VAT number, it must include the two letters that identify your EU member state (e.g. DK for Denmark, EL for Greece, and UK for the United Kingdom).

How do you write a Swedish VAT number?

Each EC country has its own registration number, in its own format. You can get your software to check these numbers as they are recorded to customer and supplier records:

If you have difficulty entering a number, check the format is correct.

What is the meaning of VAT number?

You must register for VAT if your turnover in the last 12 months exceeds the £85,000 threshold or you expect your turnover to go over £85,000 in the next 30 days.

Regardless of turnover you have to register for VAT if you’re based outside the UK or your business is based outside the UK, and you supply any goods or services to the UK.

You can choose to register if you’re under the threshold. It means you charge your customers VAT, but it also means you can claim back the tax on costs you incur during the normal course of business. This can be particularly useful for cash flow in the early days of setting up when costs can be high. However, you must report your VAT at regular intervals and file a VAT return which must include your VAT number.

What is VAT number in espania?

Non-EU businesses selling in Spain will need to appoint a fiscal representative alongside completing VAT registration and returns. Fiscal representatives are responsible for the accurate VAT submissions of their non-EU clients. Avalara offers a Fiscal Representative Service as part of its international VAT and GST Registration and Returns Service.

What is the VAT number example?

Sometimes also known as a VAT registration number, this is the unique number that identifies a taxable person (business) or non-taxable legal entity that is registered for VAT.

Most businesses (and other persons carrying out an economic activity) need a VAT number (see Article 214 VAT Directive for full details).

In particular, business is obliged to register for VAT in the following cases:

when it carries out the supply of goods or services taxed with VAT;
when it makes an intra-EU acquisition of goods;
when it receives services for which it is liable to pay VAT (under Article 196 VAT Directive);
when it supplies services for which the customer is liable to pay VAT (under Article 196 VAT Directive).

Do I need a VAT number?

As a general rule, you need to register for VAT in a country when you are performing taxable transactions in that territory. There are special VAT rules for e-commerce businesses which you can read in our article VAT on dropshipping and E-commerce. For every other business without a permanent establishment, these are some of the transactions that will oblige you to register for VAT in a country:

Exports: Exporting goods will also oblige you to register and comply with all documentation requirements in order to zero rate your supply.
Domestic sales of goods: Selling goods within a country would normally oblige you to register and pay VAT to the tax authorities on those sales. However, foreign companies need to consider reverse charge rules. When reverse charge applies, you do not charge VAT on the supply and the customer manually calculates the VAT in his or her VAT return. In those cases, a domestic sale of goods does not require you to register.
Intra-Community movements: When you supply goods from one EU country to another or when you receive goods sent from another EU country, you need to get a VAT number. You also need to get registered in the VIES system, which is automatic in some countries but it can take time and effort in other Member States.
Imports may also give rise to an obligation to get a VAT number. Some countries allow a light-VAT registration if only imports followed by sales where VAT is not charged are made. There are also simplifications around importation and VAT, but as a general rule, you will need a VAT number if you want to import goods and sell them in any given EU country.

You must get help to apply for a VAT number. An application must be submitted to the local tax authorities using the right registration forms. This application should include documentation about your business, evidence of the authority of the legal representative, and detailed information about your planned activities.

Once the application is submitted, it is important to follow up closely until a positive response is received from the local tax authorities. Sometimes, additional queries will be raised and these should be replied to promptly.

What is international VAT ID number?

Sometimes also known as a VAT registration number, this is the unique number that identifies a taxable person (business) or non-taxable legal entity that is registered for VAT.

Most businesses (and other persons carrying out an economic activity) need a VAT number (see Article 214 VAT DirectiveEN••• for full details).

In particular, business is obliged to register for VAT in the following cases:

when it carries out the supply of goods or services taxed with VAT;
when it makes an intra-EU acquisition of goods;
when it receives services for which it is liable to pay VAT (under Article 196 VAT DirectiveEN•••);
when it supplies services for which the customer is liable to pay VAT (under Article 196 VAT DirectiveEN•••).

Is Siret number a VAT number?

From the beginning, we mentioned that there is no threshold for French VAT registration for a foreign company. However, there is a threshold for EU distance-selling companies, which is EUR 35,000 per year. There are some formalities to take care of for VAT registration in France as a foreign company, among them we mention:

The obligation to have a tax representative if the company comes from a non-EU country. Here, one of our French lawyers will be able to represent in this case with power of attorney.
Regarding the necessary documents to apply for French VAT registration for a foreign company, the Articles of Association, VAT certificate from the country of origin, and extract from the national trade register of the company.
Several forms with information about the company and activities on the territory of France will be filled out, these being provided by the Service des Impots des Entreprises.
We mention that VAT registration in France must be done in no more than a few weeks from the date of starting the activities.

A VAT ID in France can be obtained in a few weeks, depending on the documents presented and if the formalities have been respected. Even if you do not own a non-EU company, it is good to consider the support of a tax representative to be able to easily go through the requirements imposed by law for VAT registration in France. We remind you that you can benefit from specialized legal advice from our French lawyers.

The value added tax or VAT (taxe sur la valeur ajoutée,TVA) is a tax levied on goods and services provided in France and it is also called a consumption tax. The value added tax applies to French companies but is collected from the final consumer that benefits from the good or service purchased from the company because it is included in the final price. The VAT is one of the most important taxes in France, as it is a big contribution to the state budget.

The standard VAT rate is 20% in France. However, reduced rates of 10%, and 5.5% still apply to most food products and other consumption goods. There is also a reduced rate of 2.1% that applies to pharmaceuticals, printed materials and other products and services. You can watch the following video presentation about VAT registration in France:

The list of products exempt from VAT in France is quite extensive and among these products there are:

certain exported products,
some real estate operations,
certain imported products,
activities with educational purposes,
medical services,
certain operations fulfilled by non-profit organizations,
certain operations fulfilled by the authorities.

The VAT rate of 10% applies to hotel accommodations, bars, cafes, specific domestic care services, takeaway food, certain agricultural supplies, and even antiques and collectors works of art.

What is an example of a VAT number?

Yes, Canada has a VAT, though it’s referred to as the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Right now, the rate of GST is 5%, which is applied to most goods and services in Canada, with some exceptions.

In some provinces, like Ontario, the VAT is referred to as Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), a combination of GST and Provincial Sales Tax (PST). And in Quebec, it’s called Quebec Sales Tax (QST).

As mentioned, the current GST rate in Canada is 5%. Each province has its own tax rate for each type of sales tax, as follows:

5% GST only in Alberta
9.975% QST in Québec
13% to 15% HST (GST + PST) in Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and PEI
6% to 8% PST in BC, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba

Is VAT number and company number the same in Spain?

NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero): This is your identification number in Spain. It is needed in order to file taxes, buy property, establish a business, open a bank account, and for almost all other forms you fill out. Both EU citizens and non-EU citizens get issued a NIE. The NIE format is an X, Y, or Z followed by 7 or 8 digits then another letter (example: X12345678A). See our NIE application guide.
Since the NIE is becoming harder to get, the government has created another class of NIF that begins with an M (example: M1234567A). This ID may be temporary or permanent. It is designed as a simpler solution than a NIE for people who need a tax ID.
DNI (Documento Nacional de Identidad): This is the ID number for Spanish citizens. The DNI format is 8 digits followed by a letter (example: 12345678A). The same number is used for one's driver's license.
There are two other classes of DNI for citizens of Spain:
- 'K' (example: K12345678A) for children under 14 who are Spanish residents.
- 'L' (example: L12345678A) for Spanish citizens who live outside Spain.
NIF (Número de Identificación Fiscal): This is the generic term for the tax ID number for all individuals. For Spaniards, it's the DNI. For foreigners, it is your NIE. For people registered as freelancers (autónomos), you will use your NIF on your invoices to clients.
CIF (Certificado de Identificación Fiscal): This is the tax ID number for all companies. It consists of a letter followed by 8 digits (example: B12345678). The letter represents the type of entity. The most common letters are:
- 'A' for a Sociedad Anónima
- 'B' for a Sociedad Limitada
- 'N' for a company that is non-resident in Spain
- 'W' for a branch entity
See the full list of entity types.
VAT number (Número IVA): This is 'ES' followed by the CIF (example: ES B12345678). If you applied for intracommunitary VAT exemption and your company has been approved, then this number will be listed in the EU VAT registry.
Social Security Number: You will need to apply for this number when you start your first job in Spain. This number then stays with you for all subsequent jobs. If you are self-employed, you apply yourself for this number. Example: 08 123456789. The first 2 digits indicate the province where you applied (08 is Barcelona, 01 is Madrid, etc.)
CCC Number (Código de cuenta de cotización): This is the employer's social security number. Example: 0111-08-123456789. The first 4 digits stand for general employer (0111) or special type of employer. The next 2 digits indicate the province. How to obtain an employer number.

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What happens if I don't have a VAT number?

If you sell digital products to EU consumers, you might be required to register for VAT and apply VAT taxes to all of your EU sales.

Actually, it’s possible to voluntarily register, too, even if you don’t meet the requirements. In our experience working with online businesses from all over the world, we've learned that there are some benefits to registering for VAT which we’ll explore later!

First, let’s better understand VAT and why a VAT number is necessary by answering the question, what is a VAT?

VAT is the abbreviation for “value-added tax,” in the EU and around the world. It’s a consumption tax that’s charged incrementally throughout a product’s path to market, based on the total value added at each stage. In the EU, it’s levied as a destination-based tax, meaning the exact tax rate is based on the location of the buyer.

What can I do if I have no VAT number?

VAT stands for Value Added Tax. VAT is a consumption tax in most countries in the world. VAT differs from sales tax in the U.S. in a few ways; VAT is charged at each stage of the supply chain - from production, distribution, all the way to the end consumer. When set-up correctly, VAT should in most cases not become a cost to your company.

A VAT number is an identification number for VAT registered companies. The U.S. does not have a VAT system, but when required companies may register and report VAT in the EU, UK, Australia and parts of Asia. VAT numbers are approved by tax authorities when your company has business activities in their country that legally require VAT reporting.

How do I verify my VAT number in EU?

Validation du numéro de TVA par le VIES : Etat membre : Numéro de TVA : Nom de l'entreprise : Adresse :

Your search confirms the validity of the VAT number: save the result of your search or print it! You may need it in case of a tax audit.
What to do in case of an invalid intra-community VAT number?

Our VAT number verification tool uses the same databases as the VIES system. What is it about? VIES is a search engine set up by the European Commission. It verifies the validity of intra-Community VAT numbers by drawing on the databases of the 27 EU countries and Northern Ireland. Each Member State lists the companies identified for VAT purposes in their country, particularly for intra-Community trade in goods and services. The VIES tool makes it possible to link these national databases: it is a unique tool allowing to check the intra-Community VAT numbers registered in 28 countries (EU and Northern Ireland).

Do I have a VAT ID number?

Once a company has received approval for an VAT number, see our EU VAT Number Registration briefing, it will receive a VAT number.

Each EU member country has a slightly different format for their VAT number system, featuring a variation of numbers and letters. It is important that companies take close care in using the correct format as the numbers are frequently checked against the VIES system, and errors may create delays or even fines. Country codes, two letters, are inserted before the VAT number if the company is using the number for the purposes of intra-community trade.

What is a Swedish VAT number?

All EU member states have a fixed format for their VAT numbers. In Sweden the format consists of the prefix SE followed by 12 digits e.g. SE23 What next? Once a business has its VAT number, it is free to commence trading, and charging Swedish VAT.

What is a VAT ID number?

A value-added tax identification number or VAT identification number ( VATIN ) is an identifier used in many countries, including the countries of the European Union, for value-added tax purposes. In the EU, a VAT identification number can be verified online at the EU's official VIES website.

How many digits does a Swedish registration number have?

Swedish registration number has 10 digits in the format of XXXXXX-XXXX. To build a VAT identification number based on the organization number, Sweden’s country code SE must be entered before the organization number and end with 01. No hyphens, spaces or punctuation marks may occur.

Which EU countries use their own VAT identification number?

Each EU country uses its own format of VAT identification number. The EU Commission has been made aware that companies in different Member States have been receiving proposals offering to obtain a valid VAT number against an advance payment. These proposals have the appearance of an official EU document.