The Business ID

(Business Identity Code) is a code given to businesses and organizations by the Trade Register or the Tax Administration. In Finland it consists of seven digits, a dash and a control mark, for example 1234567-8.

The Business ID identifies the business. However, it is not possible to conclude from an ID whether a business has been registered with the Trade Register or the Tax Administration.

VAT number

In the EU area, businesses use value added tax (VAT) numbers to indicate their VAT liability. With these numbers, businesses engaging in international trade can assure their partners that they have been registered for VAT.