VIES Database
VAT Number Validator
Check if an EU VAT number is valid and registered. Uses the official VIES database to verify VAT numbers for all 27 EU member states.
Validate VAT Number
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Enter the VAT number without country prefix
Validation Result
Enter a VAT number to validate
Select a country and enter the VAT number to check
What is VIES?
VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) is the EU's official database for validating VAT numbers across member states.
Why validate?
Valid VAT numbers are required for reverse charge on EU B2B sales. Invalid numbers mean you must charge your local VAT rate.
Keep records
Store validation results as proof that you checked the VAT number. This protects you if the number later becomes invalid.
Reverse Charge Requirements
To apply reverse charge (0% VAT) on EU B2B sales, you must verify the customer's VAT number is valid.
- Customer must have a valid VAT number in another EU country
- VAT number must be verified via VIES before invoicing
- Invoice must include both your and customer's VAT numbers
- Invoice must state 'VAT Reverse Charge' or 'BTW verlegd'
Automate VAT validation
PayRequest automatically validates customer VAT numbers and applies reverse charge when applicable.