EU B2B VAT Exemption for Solar & Energy Storage Systems: How Businesses Can Save on Cross-Border Purchases

Introduction

As a technology pioneer in clean energy, BLUETTI is committed to a sustainable future by providing solar & energy storage systems for both indoor and outdoor use.

VAT exemption is particularly important for businesses within the EU when purchasing products like these — it helps reduce procurement costs and simplify tax handling.

What is B2B VAT Exemption in the EU?

Value Added Tax (VAT)  in the European Union (EU) is a consumption tax applied to most goods and services. It is charged at each stage of the supply chain, from production to sale, based on the value added at each step. VAT rates vary by EU member state, and businesses can usually reclaim VAT paid on business-related purchases.

The EU VAT number, or the European Union Value Added Tax identification number, or VAT ID is a unique identifier assigned to businesses and individuals registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) purposes within the European Union (EU). Each EU member state issues VAT numbers to businesses and traders within its jurisdiction.

A typical VAT number consists of:

- A country code (two letters representing the EU member state)

-A unique number (digits or a combination of letters and numbers assigned by the tax authority)

For example：

-Portugal: PT123456789 (Prefix PT + 9 digits)

-Netherlands: Prefix NL + 9 digits + B + 2 digits

-Romania: Prefix RO + 2-10 digits

-Poland: Prefix PL + 10 digits

-Belgium: Prefix BE0 + 9 digits

-Spain: Prefix ES + 1 letter + 7 digits + 1 letter/digit

-Italy: Prefix IT + 11 digits

-Slovakia: Prefix SK + 10 digits

-Denmark: Prefix DK + 8 digits

-Finland: Prefix FL + 8 digits

-Hungary: Prefix HU + 8 digits

-Sweden: Prefix SE + 8 digits

The EU VAT number is essential for determining how VAT is applied in EU and non-EU transactions. 

-B2B (Business-to-Business): VAT is charged unless an exemption applies. A VAT number is required for proper invoicing, VAT deduction eligibility, compliance with tax regulations, and qualifying for exemptions or reduced rates.

-B2C (Business-to-Consumer): VAT is always charged based on local VAT rates. Consumers don’t need A VAT number, as they cannot reclaim VAT.

Buy BLUETTI Solar & Storage Systems VAT-Free in the EU – Simplify Your B2B Purchase Process

Great news — BLUETTI’s EU online store now supports automatic B2B VAT exemption at checkout!

With our self-service VAT validation system, eligible business customers can enjoy 0% VAT on all products across the entire BLUETTI EU site — from portable power stations to complete home backup systems. Simply enter your valid EU VAT number during checkout, and our system will verify it instantly. Once validated, your order will automatically be processed at a 0% tax rate, helping your business save costs and simplify accounting.

How It Works:

• Add your desired products to the cart.

• Enter your company’s VAT ID on the checkout page.

• Our system verifies your VAT number automatically via the VIES database.

• Once approved, the total will update to 0% VAT, and you can complete your purchase securely.

➡Learn more about the detailed process!