What is the difference between a tax number, tax ID and VAT ID?

Q: What is the difference between a tax number, tax ID and VAT ID?

Tax number : Assigned by the tax office to private individuals and companies and is location-dependent. It changes when you move if a different tax office becomes responsible. Tax ID : This eleven-digit number is a personal identifier that is valid for life for all citizens in Germany. It is not tied to your place of residence and always remains the same. VAT identification number (VAT ID) : A special number for companies that conduct business in other EU countries. It is used to ensure the correct settlement of VAT in the European single market.

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Tax number: Assigned by the tax office to private individuals and companies and is location-dependent. It changes when you move if a different tax office becomes responsible.
Tax ID: This eleven-digit number is a personal identifier that is valid for life for all citizens in Germany. It is not tied to your place of residence and always remains the same.
VAT identification number (VAT ID): A special number for companies that conduct business in other EU countries. It is used to ensure the correct settlement of VAT in the European single market.