VIES Integration
The module enables connection with the VIES system (VAT Information Exchange System) to verify the validity of Tax ID/VAT ID of customers from the entire European Union.
Go to module settings: WPify → WPify Woo > VAT ID in Checkout
What is VIES?
Section titled “What is VIES?”VIES is a European Union system for VAT information exchange. It allows you to verify whether a tax identification number (Tax ID/VAT ID) is valid and registered in any EU member state.
Validation Activation
Section titled “Validation Activation”Check the “Check Tax ID in VIES” option.
After activation, every entered Tax ID will be verified against the VIES database.
Validation Behavior
Section titled “Validation Behavior”Valid Tax ID
Section titled “Valid Tax ID”If the Tax ID is found in the VIES database:
- A validity confirmation is displayed
- If VAT exemption is set up, it’s applied automatically
Invalid Tax ID
Section titled “Invalid Tax ID”If the Tax ID is not found in the VIES database:
- An error message is displayed
- The order is blocked by default
Allowing Orders Without VIES Verification
Section titled “Allowing Orders Without VIES Verification”In some cases, it may be necessary to allow order submission even if the Tax ID doesn’t pass VIES verification (e.g., during VIES service outages or for newly registered companies).
Activation
Section titled “Activation”Enable the “Submit order even if VIES verification fails” option.
Function Behavior
Section titled “Function Behavior”When this option is active:
| Situation | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Immediate validation | Tax ID is verified immediately after entry |
| Invalid Tax ID | Customer receives a warning, but order is not blocked |
| VAT exemption | Zero VAT is not applied if Tax ID fails validation |
| Order submission | Order can be submitted with full VAT |
Saving Changes
Section titled “Saving Changes”After making all changes, save settings using the button at the bottom of the page.