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What is VAT and how does it affect my transactions?

VAT stands for Value Added Tax. It’s a consumer (customer) tax on sales for most goods and services in the European Union (EU). It differs from sales tax as…

3 min readUpdated Nov 1, 2026

What VAT information do I need to provide?

Within the EU, importing services from another EU Member State normally requires a VAT registration. Since Mollie is a Dutch company, using our payment…

4 min readUpdated Nov 1, 2026

What should I do if my VAT number is invalid?

We check the VAT number you entered with the VIES, the database of the European tax authorities. If your VAT number is returned by VIES as invalid, it will be…

1 min readUpdated Nov 1, 2026