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Validate European Union Value Added Tax (VAT) numbers from all EU member states
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Fill in the form, run the tool, and review the result in one place.
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Tool usage guide
The EU VAT Validator is a free online tool that checks the format and validity of Value Added Tax (VAT) numbers from all European Union member states. It helps businesses verify tax identifiers quickly and accurately for compliance and transactional purposes.
Background
An accountant is processing an invoice for a German client and needs to confirm the VAT number before sending.
Problem
The VAT number 'DE123456789' must be validated to prevent invoice rejection or tax issues.
How to use
Enter 'DE123456789' in the VAT Number field and select 'Germany' from the Country dropdown.
Outcome
The tool confirms the VAT number is valid, allowing the invoice to be issued correctly.
Background
A small business owner receives a VAT number 'FR12345678901' from a new supplier but is unsure of the country.
Problem
Need to validate the number without knowing the specific country code to ensure supplier legitimacy.
How to use
Paste 'FR12345678901' into the VAT Number field and leave the Country set to 'Auto-detect'.
Outcome
The tool automatically identifies it as a French VAT number and validates it successfully.
A VAT number is a unique identifier assigned to businesses registered for Value Added Tax in the EU.
The tool uses the prefix of the VAT number to automatically determine the country code.
Yes, the EU VAT Validator is completely free for validating VAT numbers.
All 27 EU member states are supported, including Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.
No, this tool validates one VAT number at a time for accuracy.