This free VAT number validator is provided by Your Home Sold™, an Athens Real Estate Agency, to help verify business credentials and confirm the legitimacy of professionals and companies before doing business with them. It is particularly useful for checking the legal operating status of real estate agencies and individual agents.
🇪🇺 EU VAT Number Validator - Check Business VAT
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VAT Number Check - VAT Number Validation.
The VAT number check on this page applies only to sole proprietorships, legal entities, and professionals who are subject to VAT and are registered in the relevant register for transactions inside EU.
Simply enter a valid VAT number (without country prefix) in the corresponding field and select the country where the business is based and to which the VAT number has been assigned from the list. Provided the VAT number is valid and exists, you will receive the company's name and address.
Frequently Asked Questions about VAT Checking
What is a VAT number?
A VAT (Value Added Tax) number is a unique identification number assigned to businesses registered for VAT purposes within the European Union. It's used to track tax obligations and verify business legitimacy in cross-border transactions. Each EU country uses a specific format starting with a country code (e.g., EL for Greece, DE for Germany).
How does the VIES VAT checker work?
Our VAT checker connects directly to the European Commission's VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) database. When you enter a VAT number, the system queries the official database in real-time to verify its validity and retrieves the registered company name and address. The validation happens instantly and provides official EU data.
Is this VAT validation service free?
Yes, our VAT number checker is completely free with no limitations. You can verify as many VAT numbers as needed without registration or subscription. The service uses the official EU VIES system, which is publicly available to help businesses verify their trading partners.
Which countries are supported?
All 27 EU member states are supported: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden. Northern Ireland (XI) is also included as part of the EU VAT system.
Why should I verify a VAT number before doing business?
Verifying VAT numbers is essential for several reasons: (1) Confirms the business is legally registered and authorized for VAT transactions, (2) Required for intra-community supplies to apply zero-rated VAT, (3) Helps prevent fraud and ensures compliance with EU tax regulations, (4) Validates company details before entering contracts or making payments, and (5) Protects your business from potential tax liabilities.
What information does the VAT check provide?
The VAT validation returns: (1) VAT number validity status (valid or invalid), (2) Official registered company name, (3) Registered business address, and (4) VIES service availability status for the country. This information comes directly from the national tax authority's database via the EU VIES system.
What does it mean if a VAT number shows as invalid?
An invalid result can mean several things: (1) The VAT number doesn't exist or was entered incorrectly, (2) The business is no longer registered for VAT, (3) The VAT registration has been suspended or cancelled, or (4) There's a temporary issue with the country's VIES service. Always double-check the number format and try again. If it remains invalid, contact the business directly to verify their VAT status.
How accurate is the VAT validation?
The validation is highly accurate as it uses official government data from each country's tax authority. However, there may be slight delays (typically 24-48 hours) between changes in VAT registration status and updates in the VIES database. The service provides real-time data from the current state of the VIES system.