Legal notice and disclaimer

Nature of this website

VAT Registry Europe is an independent educational website providing information about EU VAT identification numbers, verification procedures, and related topics. This website operates independently and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the European Commission, any EU institution, any national tax authority, or any government agency.

The information presented on this website is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be understood or construed as, legal advice, tax advice, accounting advice, or professional advice of any kind. The content is not a substitute for consultation with qualified professionals who can evaluate your specific circumstances.

No professional advice

The operators of this website are not lawyers, tax advisors, accountants, or licensed professionals in any jurisdiction. Nothing on this website creates a professional-client relationship between you and the website operators. No duty of care or fiduciary relationship exists by virtue of your use of this website.

You should not act or refrain from acting based on information obtained from this website without first seeking appropriate professional advice tailored to your particular facts, circumstances, and governing law. Professional advice should be sought from qualified practitioners licensed in the relevant jurisdiction before making any business, tax, or legal decisions.

Reliance on any information appearing on this website is strictly at your own risk. We are not responsible for any actions taken or not taken based on the content of this website.

Accuracy and completeness of information

We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information. However, tax law and procedures change frequently. Information that was accurate when written may become outdated without notice. Different member states may interpret harmonised rules differently, and administrative practices vary.

We make no representations, warranties, or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content on this website is accurate, complete, current, reliable, or error-free. Information may contain typographical errors, technical inaccuracies, or omissions. We reserve the right to make corrections and changes at any time without notice.

The absence of information on any particular topic does not indicate that the topic is irrelevant to your situation. VAT law is complex, and our guides cannot cover every scenario, exception, or nuance. Always verify information through official sources and consult qualified professionals.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, VAT Registry Europe and its operators, employees, agents, and affiliates disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, cost, expense, or other consequence arising directly or indirectly from:

Your use of, or inability to use, this website or any content therein. Any reliance placed on information appearing on this website. Any actions taken or not taken based on the content of this website. Any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or outdated information in the content. Any interruption, suspension, or termination of access to this website. Any decision made or transaction entered into based on information from this website.

This limitation applies to all forms of loss and damage, including but not limited to direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, loss of business opportunities, or any other losses, whether based in contract, tort, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

No verification services

This website does not verify VAT numbers, perform any validation checks, or store any VAT registration data. We provide educational information about verification procedures and direct users to official verification systems operated by the European Commission and national tax authorities.

We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, or functionality of any external verification systems. We do not guarantee that official systems will be available, will return accurate results, or will function without error. Any verification of VAT numbers must be performed through official channels, and the results of such verification are subject to the terms and limitations of those official systems.

External links

This website contains links to external websites operated by third parties, including official EU and government websites. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We have no control over the content, availability, accuracy, or privacy practices of external websites.

The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation of the linked website or its content. We are not responsible for any loss or damage arising from your use of external websites accessed through links on this site. You access external websites entirely at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions of those websites.

Intellectual property

The content of this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of VAT Registry Europe or its content suppliers and is protected by European and international copyright laws.

The compilation of all content on this website is the exclusive property of VAT Registry Europe and is protected by European and international copyright laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved.

You may view, download, and print pages from this website for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the following restrictions: you must not modify copies of any materials; you must not use any illustrations, photographs, or graphics separately from accompanying text; you must not remove any copyright or proprietary notices; you must not use any content for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

The EU flag, European Commission logos, and other official EU symbols are intellectual property of the European Union and are used in accordance with applicable EU guidelines. Their use on this website does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by EU institutions.

Permitted use

You may access and use this website for lawful purposes only. By using this website, you agree not to engage in any conduct that violates any applicable law or regulation. You agree not to use this website in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the website or interfere with any other party's use of the website.

You agree not to attempt to gain unauthorised access to any portion of this website, any systems or networks connected to this website, or any services offered on or through this website. You agree not to harvest or collect information about other users. You agree not to use any automated means to access this website or collect any information from it without our express written permission.

Prohibited use

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any content from this website except as expressly permitted herein. You may not use this website or its content for any commercial purpose without prior written consent.

You may not systematically extract or collect data from this website to create any collection, compilation, database, or directory. You may not use the content of this website in any manner that suggests any form of association, sponsorship, or endorsement on our part without our prior written consent.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and the member state in which the website operators are established, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these terms or this website shall be instituted exclusively in the courts of the member state in which the website operators are established, and you waive any objection to such jurisdiction and venue.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of these terms or invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving the parties' original intent.

Changes to terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting to this website. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

Contact

Questions about these terms or the legal notices on this website may be directed through our website contact mechanisms. We endeavour to respond to legitimate inquiries in a reasonable timeframe.

Last updated: December 2025