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title: VAT
description: "VAT is not charged to EU business customers who provide a valid VAT registration number.  VAT numbers are validated through the VIES VAT number validation portal: [VIES VAT NUMBER CHECKER](http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/) All shipments to customers based outside the EU are exempt…"
url: "https://www.cinevision-solutions.com/docs/vat/"
updated: "2023-08-21"
category: Buying
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# VAT

VAT is not charged to EU business customers who provide a valid VAT registration number.  VAT numbers are validated through the VIES VAT number validation portal:

[VIES VAT NUMBER CHECKER](http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/)

All shipments to customers based outside the EU are exempt from German VAT and will include a full commercial invoice to aid customs clearance in the destination country. A fee of €50 may apply for EU export papers. Please ask us for a detailed quote.