Precise VAT rates for your entire catalog — automated, across the EU27.
VAT-ID Check (CheckVAT ID)Automatic validation of VAT IDs across Europe.
VAT Filing (FileVAT)Direct connection to VAT authorities across the EU, Switzerland and the UK.
Tariffs & Measures (CustomsAI)AI-supported customs classification for all your products.
Validate EU VAT IDs via API or web app with qualified verification and audit-ready documentation.
VAT Compliance
Incorrect VAT IDs can lead to tax liabilities, compliance risks and denied VAT exemptions. Businesses trading across the EU must ensure VAT numbers are valid and properly documented.
Without proper validation records and timestamps, VAT exemptions may not be accepted during tax audits.
Checking VAT IDs manually via VIES or national databases is slow, error-prone and difficult to scale.
Incorrect VAT numbers can result in denied VAT exemptions and unexpected tax liabilities.
EU VAT regulations require businesses to verify VAT numbers when applying VAT exemptions for cross-border trade.
Product overview
Validate EU VAT numbers, retrieve company data and create audit-ready validation records in seconds.
Comparison
| Feature | CheckVAT ID | VIES |
|---|---|---|
| Qualified validation (name & address matching) | Available | Not available |
| Web application with user login | Available | Not available |
| SAP S/4HANA integration | Available | Not available |
| Audit-proof documentation | Yes | No |
| Official timestamp | Yes | No |
| Bulk / batch checks | Supported | Supported |
| State of the art API access | Yes | No |
| System availability | High availability with fallback | Depends on member state availability |
Reference
"Using CheckVAT ID, we can quickly check the VAT ID of our European clients and with little effort. The ability to check entire files is a real labour-saver!"
About AHP Merkle
AHP Merkle has been developing, designing and manufacturing high-quality hydraulic cylinders for global markets since 1973.
In addition to its headquarters in Gottenheim (Germany), the family-owned company operates sales offices in Giussano (Italy), Marinha Grande (Portugal), and in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Suzhou (China). AHP Merkle uses CheckVAT ID to efficiently process its trade transactions with European customers.
Pricing
Start for free or choose a plan for higher validation volumes, API access and additional support.
FREE
Up to 10 requests
No credit card required
STARTER
Limited-time promo 2 Annual subscription, billed monthly
Up to 1,000 requests/month
€0.03 per additional request
PROFESSIONAL
RecommendedLimited-time promo 2 Annual subscription, billed monthly
Up to 5,000 requests/month
€0.02 per additional request
¹ For customers without German VAT ID, the query is made on behalf of eClear. Upon request, eClear will transmit the VAT ID checked on behalf of the customer as well as a confirmation that eClear has this VAT ID on behalf of the customer and transmitted the test result to the customer.
² Promotional price for the first year of the annual subscription. Standard rates apply from the second year onwards.
Paid plans require 6 weeks’ notice to cancel.
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