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> Can one not purchase anything anonymously? You can. The VAT number is used to enter you in a lottery where you get a small chance to win some of the taxes yo
by Denvercoder9 6y ago
> Can one not purchase anything anonymously?
You can. The VAT number is used to enter you in a lottery where you get a small chance to win some of the taxes you paid back, but that is optional. The goal of the system is to increase compliance with tax laws, by having consumers ask businesses for receipts and pressure them into paying VAT.