Verify the correct VAT number to avoid costly mistakes in business transactions.

• Entrepreneurs have two VAT numbers: a turnover tax number and a VAT identification number
• The turnover tax number is used for communication with the Tax Authorities, while the VAT identification number is used for other contacts
• It is important to ensure that the correct VAT identification number is used, especially for transactions within the EU
• You can check the VAT number of your business partners on a specific website

Source: crop.nl

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.