Before anything else, I'd like to gather more information about your concern. Specifically, it would be helpful to clarify which column labeled Business ID number you were referring to in QuickBooks Online. If possible, attaching relevant screenshots would be beneficial as well. Any additional information you can provide will allow me to provide the most accurate resolution for your issue.
If you're in the process of setting up your company and navigating to the Company section in Account and settings, the field for the Business ID number pertains to the registration number assigned to your business. On the other hand, the Company VAT registration number is used on the VAT page and serves as a unique identifier assigned to a business by its associated tax authority, enabling the business to charge VAT on its customers.
If you were referring to something else, please feel free to leave it in the comments section below.
Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any other concerns about managing your information in QuickBooks Online. I'll be right here to lend a hand.
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