diff --git a/xsd/netex_framework/netex_genericFramework/netex_organisation_version.xsd b/xsd/netex_framework/netex_genericFramework/netex_organisation_version.xsd
index 1ffdb74eb..11baf46dc 100644
--- a/xsd/netex_framework/netex_genericFramework/netex_organisation_version.xsd
+++ b/xsd/netex_framework/netex_genericFramework/netex_organisation_version.xsd
@@ -212,6 +212,11 @@ Rail transport, Roads and Road transport
 					<xsd:documentation>Company registration number including Country prefix.</xsd:documentation>
 				</xsd:annotation>
 			</xsd:element>
+			<xsd:element name="VATNumber" type="xsd:normalizedString" minOccurs="0">
+				<xsd:annotation>
+					<xsd:documentation>Company registered tax number including Country prefix.</xsd:documentation>
+				</xsd:annotation>
+			</xsd:element>
 			<xsd:element name="ExternalOperatorRef" type="ExternalObjectRefStructure" minOccurs="0">
 				<xsd:annotation>
 					<xsd:documentation>An alternative  code that uniquely identifies the OPERATOR. Specifically for use in AVMS systems. For VDV compatibility.</xsd:documentation>