VIES VAT Number Check

Free intra-Community VAT verification for all EU countries. Company name and address where available from the official API.

Format: 9 digits (VAT)

What is VIES check

The VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) is the European Commission's official system for verifying business VAT numbers within the EU. Each member state maintains its own national registry, and VIES acts as a unified gateway across them.

When you run a check here, the request is forwarded directly to the EU's official API. We do not store personal user data and no registration is required.

Where it is used

  • Intra-Community sales: for VAT exemption under Article 138 of the VAT Directive.
  • B2B onboarding: confirming that the customer or supplier legally exists.
  • KYC and compliance: for due diligence processes.
  • Accounting departments: before issuing an invoice to a foreign customer.

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Frequently asked questions

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Disclaimer: results come from VIES, the official European Commission service. BizList is not responsible for errors or delays in any country's national registry. For transactions with legal significance, we recommend re-checking on the day of the transaction.