Invoice Requirements

    The mandatory information that must appear on a VAT invoice.

    Definition

    EU VAT law requires invoices to include: sequential number, date, seller and buyer details, VAT numbers, description of goods/services, quantity, unit price, applicable VAT rate, VAT amount, and total. Electronic invoices are accepted in all EU countries with varying requirements.

    Related Terms

    VAT (Value Added Tax)
    A consumption tax levied at each stage of the supply chain.
    VAT Number
    A unique identifier assigned to VAT-registered businesses.
    Tax Point
    The date when VAT becomes chargeable on a transaction.

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