Tax ID format

Each country has a specific format for tax identification numbers. Countries in the same region, such as the European Union (EU), may have similar formats.

United Kingdom specifics

The VAT code consists of the country code (GB) and one of these options:

  • Standard: 9 digits, block of 3, block of 4, block of 2, for example, GB999 9999 73.
  • Branch traders: 12 digits, 9 digits, followed by a block of 3 digits.
  • Government departments: The letters GD and 3 digits from 000 to 499, for example, GBGD001.
  • Health authorities: The letters HA and 3 digits from 500 to 999, for example, GBHA599.

How Infor meets the requirement

The tax ID must not exceed 25 characters.