This is how you can specify the VAT ID during the purchase
let's say you have the following shopping cart, it shows that you have to pay VAT, but don't worry, click continue checkout button

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on the next step you will see on option enter VAT ID, click on it

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enter your VAT ID as shown below

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and voila, the VAT ID is displayed and the tax is removed

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