validate_eu_vat
Validate EU VAT number (VIES)
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Validate an EU VAT number against the official EU VIES registry. FREE. Returns whether the number is currently valid and, when the member state discloses it, the registered company name and address. Covers all 27 EU member states.
Input schema
| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| vat | string | yes | EU VAT number: 2-letter country code + number, e.g. IT08714440016. |
Raw JSON schema
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"vat": {
"type": "string",
"description": "EU VAT number: 2-letter country code + number, e.g. IT08714440016."
}
},
"required": [
"vat"
]
}