One way to validate VAT numbers in the EU is the VAT Information Exchange System (VIES), which is a crucial tool for businesses operating within the European Union. Owned by the European Commission, VIES is a search engine that retrieves data from national VAT databases to verify VAT numbers. Here’s a detailed look at how VIES works and its significance.
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