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EU VAT Validator (VIES VAT Number)

Validate format and authenticity of European Union intra-community VAT (VIES) numbers.

About EU VAT Validation

Verifies valid EU country prefix and confirms that the national number complies with VIES length rules.

Secure, real-time client-side validation in browser memory.

EU VAT Validation Algorithm

  1. Strip spaces and uppercase input.
  2. Verify 2-letter prefix in official DG TAXUD list.
  3. Audit national number length between 2 and 16 characters.

Frequently Asked Questions & Technical Guidelines