vAT number not found (purchase receipts)

the supplier's VAT identification number

your name and full address

the invoice number</

the invoice date

the date on which the goods or services were supplied

the quantity and type of goods supplied

the nature and type of services supplied</

For each vAT rate or exemption, the invoice must state:

• the price per item or unit, excluding vAT

• any discounts if these are not included in this price</

• the VAT rate applied

• the remuneration (the price excluding VAT)

• in case of advance payment: the date of payment if it differs from the invoice date

• the vAT amount</In some cases, your VAT identification number must also be stated on the invoice. This is the case when exporting goods from other EU countries and for certain related services, such as transport services. Your VAT identification number must also be stated on the invoice in the case of reverse charge.Furthermore, the invoice must indicate whether a special vAT scheme applies. More information about these schemes can be found on the website for domestic entrepreneurs at:

  I would contact them back and inform them that they are required to state their vAT number. This will allow you to include it in your accounts in an official manner.