It is mandatory for every vendor to have a VAT ID. The company data that you submit to us must match 1:1 with the data submitted to the Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt). The VAT ID of the country in which you are domiciled applies.

See also: Information about the VAT Check

I am a sole proprietor/small business owner and exempt from paying VAT

Even sole proprietors or small entrepreneurs, who are normally exempt from VAT, must have a VAT ID in order to sell on Avocadostore