Why is my VAT number rejected?
In our checkout process, we immediately validate your VAT number. To do so, we use the VIES VAT number validation API. Your VAT number may be rejected for a number of reasons: your VAT number is invalid; the VIES API is down or slow, or our checkout isn’t working correctly. You can also choose not to enter your VAT number, but this means you’ll have to pay VAT. In this article, we’ll explain how you can solve your problems with your VAT number.
How to check if your VAT number is valid
- Go to https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/#/vat-validation
- Enter your country and VAT number in the top section
- Enter our details in the bottom section
Requester Member State: NL – The Netherlands
Yoast VAT number: 851692540B01
- IS VIES not working? Please try again later
- Click Verify
- Is your VAT number valid? Clear your browser cache and cookies before placing your order again
- Is your VAT number invalid? Contact your tax administrator for assistance
- Receive a different message? Consult the VIES help document for help
I still have problems with my VAT number
If you continue to have trouble with the checkout process, please contact our support team.
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