Validate a VAT number, check the rules in your country, or see if you can claim a refund

VAT rules and procedures

• Check to see if a VAT number is valid, search by EU country – either the country that has issued the number, or the country that has requested it.

Check a VAT number

How to check a VAT number

• There are standardised rules on VAT at EU level. But these can be applied in different ways by EU countries.

VAT rules and rates

• Special rules on VAT apply if you buy or sell goods or services from or to another EU country.

Cross-border VAT rules

• Refunds may be possible if your business is charged VAT on activities in another country.

Refunds on VAT for your business activities

• Find EU policy, current and upcoming law, and other general information on VAT for businesses.

VAT for businesses: overview of policies and laws in the EU

Source Commission.europa.eu