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Business in another EU country
Your business is registered for VAT purposes in another EU Member State.
Order as an EU business customer without German VAT
Businesses established in another EU Member State may, where all legal requirements are met, order without German VAT as a VAT-exempt intra-Community supply.
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Important before ordering
A valid VAT identification number alone does not automatically qualify an order for VAT-free invoicing. The company details must also match, and the goods must be demonstrably transported from Germany to another EU Member State. Please wait for our approval confirmation before completing your order.
When can an order be invoiced without German VAT?
All of the following requirements must be met:
Valid VAT ID
You use a valid VAT identification number issued by another EU Member State.
Matching company details
The legal company name and address match the registered details.
Business purchase
The goods are ordered for the stated business and not as a private customer.
Cross-border movement of goods
The goods are shipped from Germany to another EU Member State.
Approval before purchase
Your customer account has been successfully checked and approved before the order is completed.
How account approval works
Create a business account
Create a customer account using the full legal company name and complete billing and delivery addresses.
Send your VAT ID
Email your VAT ID together with the email address used for your customer account to [email protected].
Verification
We verify the VAT ID and compare the company details. If information differs, we may request additional documentation.
Wait for approval
After a successful check, you will receive confirmation. Only then can eligible orders be invoiced without German VAT.
Information we need
Full legal company nameValid VAT IDBilling addressDelivery addressName of a contact personEmail address used for the prpmed customer account
Invoice and taxation
Once verification is complete and the movement of goods meets the requirements, we issue the invoice without German VAT.
Invoice details
The invoice states the VAT IDs of prpmed.de and the customer and refers to the VAT-exempt intra-Community supply.
Taxation in the destination country
The customer must account for the intra-Community acquisition in accordance with the tax rules of the destination country.
Not a general tax exemption
German VAT is not charged. This does not mean that the purchase is exempt from all VAT obligations.
This page explains the ordering process at prpmed.de and does not replace individual tax advice.
When VAT-free invoicing is not possible
- The goods are delivered to an address in Germany.
- The VAT ID is invalid or cannot be clearly assigned to the business.
- The order is placed as a private customer.
- Company, billing or delivery details are incomplete or inconsistent.
- Transport to another EU Member State cannot be sufficiently documented.
- Approval was requested only after the order had been completed.
Completed orders are not converted automatically. Send us the order number and VAT ID so that we can check whether a correction is legally and technically possible.
Different delivery address
A different delivery address is not automatically excluded, but it may require additional checks. The actual customer, the VAT ID used and the documented movement of the goods to another EU Member State are decisive.
Collection or your own carrier
Please agree such cases with us before ordering. VAT-free invoicing is possible only when all required transport and receipt evidence is available.
Special EU territories
Some territories associated with EU Member States are outside, or only partly within, the EU VAT area. Contact us before ordering if the delivery address is in a special or overseas territory.
Frequently asked questions
Is a valid VAT ID sufficient?
No. The company details must also match and the goods must be demonstrably transported from Germany to another EU Member State.
Can I have the goods delivered to a German address?
Deliveries within Germany are generally subject to German VAT. A VAT-exempt intra-Community supply requires transport to another EU Member State.
When may I order without German VAT?
Only after your customer account has been successfully checked and you have received our approval confirmation.
Can an invoice be changed afterwards?
Changes are not automatic. Send us your order number and VAT ID and we will review the individual case.
Does this process apply to businesses outside the EU?
No. Deliveries to non-EU countries are subject to different tax and customs rules.
Do I need to declare VAT in my country?
The intra-Community acquisition generally has to be treated according to the rules of the destination country. Consult your tax adviser or the relevant authority for tax questions.
Have your account checked and approved
Create your business account first, then send us your VAT ID together with the email address used for the account. Please do not complete the order until you have received our confirmation.
Verification and approval are carried out manually. There is no automatic entitlement to VAT-free invoicing.