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UStG

Abbreviation for Umsatzsteuergesetz

In short and in plain language

The UStG is the German law on sales tax.

In German daily life this tax is often called Mehrwertsteuer.

Among other things, the law names details that go on a bill.

Definition
The UStG is the German VAT Act. It governs value added tax. Among other things, it names details that appear on an invoice.

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