verify_vat_vies
Verify a VAT number in VIES (live)
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Check a VAT number's ACTIVE status against the official EU VIES source. Returns valid / invalid / invalid_input / unavailable with provenance (source, checkedAt). When VIES is unavailable it says so truthfully and makes no validity claim. Validation and readiness only; never sends a Peppol invoice and gives no legal, fiscal or compliance guarantee.
Input schema
| Property | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| vatNumber | string | yes | A VAT number, e.g. "BE0123456749". |
| countryCode | string | no | ISO alpha-2, used only when the VAT has no prefix. |
Raw JSON schema
{
"type": "object",
"additionalProperties": false,
"required": [
"vatNumber"
],
"properties": {
"vatNumber": {
"type": "string",
"minLength": 1,
"maxLength": 40,
"description": "A VAT number, e.g. \"BE0123456749\"."
},
"countryCode": {
"type": "string",
"minLength": 2,
"maxLength": 2,
"description": "ISO alpha-2, used only when the VAT has no prefix."
}
}
}