VIES
What is VIES? 🌐
VIES stands for the VAT Information Exchange System. It is a free online service that allows companies to check whether the businesses they are trading with are properly VAT-registered.
Why is it Important to Validate the VAT Number of Your Customers? ✅
- When selling goods or services to business customers in the EU, you typically do not need to charge VAT.
- Failing to validate the VAT number can result in:
- Charging tax when it's not needed.
- Not charging tax when you should have.
For this reason, it's crucial to check your customer's VAT registration status and confirm whether they are VAT-registered in VIES.
How to Use VIES? 🔍
- Visit the VIES VAT Number Validation page.
- Select the Member State of your business customer.
- Enter the VAT number of your business customer (without the 2-letter country code).
What Information Can I See in the VIES Registry? 📜
- You'll see whether the entered VAT number is valid or invalid.
- In most cases, you can also view:
- The name and address of the business.
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verified - 22.01.2025 - EA
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