rperednikas

Adds a VAT field to the WooCommerce checkout page (both classic and blocks). Validates the entered VAT number using the Zebby VAT API (https://api.zebby.io) and displays the result. Optionally allows for VAT exemption based on validation status and country rules.
Features: 
* Adds VAT field to classic & block checkout. 
* Real-time validation via AJAX (configurable). 
* Displays validation success/failure/error messages. 
* Displays company name if provided by API. 
* Configurable API key and endpoint URL. 
* Option to enforce VAT field requirement. 
* Option to enable automatic VAT exemption for valid numbers in specific countries. 
* Dedicated settings page. 
* Debug logging option.
<h3>Data Sent to Zebby API</h3>
This plugin sends the following data to the Zebby VAT API for validation purposes: 
– VAT number (required for validation) 
– Country code (to determine applicable VAT rules) 
– (Optionally) Company name, if provided by the user
This data is used solely to validate the VAT number and determine VAT exemption eligibility during checkout. No other personal or sensitive data is sent.

Zebby VAT Validation for WooCommerce

Provides VAT validation during WooCommerce checkout using the Zebby VAT API.

stormlabs

EU VAT Guard for WooCommerce is a powerful plugin that adds advanced EU VAT number management and validation to your WooCommerce store. It helps you collect, validate, and manage company VAT numbers for your B2B customers, ensuring compliance and a smooth checkout experience.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Company Name & VAT Number Fields – Adds company name and VAT number fields to registration, account, and checkout forms</li>
<li>EU VAT Number Validation – Offline format validation for all EU VAT numbers with optional real-time VIES validation (uses European Commission’s VIES service)</li>
<li>Automatic VAT Exemption – Applies reverse charge VAT exemption for valid B2B transactions between EU member states</li>
<li>VAT Rate Importer – Import current EU VAT rates for all 27 member states, including one reduced rate per country</li>
<li>WooCommerce Integration – VAT numbers are saved to orders and displayed in admin and emails</li>
<li>Block Checkout Support – Full compatibility with WooCommerce’s new block-based checkout</li>
<li>Advanced Customization – Custom labels, messages, and exemption rules</li>
<li>WPML Compatible – Full multilingual support for international stores</li>
<li>PDF Integration – Compatible with WooCommerce PDF Invoices & Packing Slips</li>
</ul>
<h4>VAT Exemption Rules</h4>
VAT exemption is automatically applied when ALL conditions are met: 
* Customer provides a valid EU VAT number 
* VAT number country differs from your store’s base country 
* Shipping method is NOT local pickup 
* Billing and shipping countries match the VAT number country
<h4>Supported Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Classic WooCommerce checkout</li>
<li>Block-based checkout (Cart & Checkout blocks)</li>
<li>Customer registration and account pages</li>
<li>Admin order management</li>
<li>Email notifications</li>
<li>All 27 EU member states VAT formats</li>
<li>VIES real-time validation (optional)</li>
<li>PDF invoice integration (WooCommerce PDF Invoices & Packing Slips)</li>
<li>Advanced customization options</li>
<li>WPML multilingual support</li>
<li>Custom field labels and messages</li>
</ul>
<h3>External Services</h3>
This plugin optionally uses the European Commission’s VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) service for real-time VAT number validation.
VIES Service Details: 
* Service: European Commission VIES VAT validation service 
* Purpose: Real-time validation of EU VAT numbers to verify their authenticity 
* Data Sent: Only the VAT number (country code and number) that customers enter during checkout, registration, or account updates 
* When Data is Sent: Only when VIES validation is enabled in plugin settings AND a customer enters a VAT number 
* Service URL: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/checkVatService.wsdl 
* Privacy Policy: https://ec.europa.eu/info/privacy-policy_en 
* Terms of Service: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/faq.html
Important Notes: 
* VIES validation is completely optional and disabled by default 
* No personal data (names, addresses, emails) is ever sent to VIES 
* Only the VAT number itself is transmitted for validation 
* The plugin works fully without VIES validation using offline format checking 
* You can disable VIES validation at any time in the plugin settings
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 5.0 or higher</li>
<li>WooCommerce 4.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 7.2 or higher</li>
<li>SOAP extension (for VIES validation)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please contact us through our website or the WordPress.org support forums.

EU VAT Guard for WooCommerce

Tax exemption and reverse charge VAT. VIES Validation of VAT numbers. Manage EU VAT numbers and company information for WooCommerce customers and B2B.

Zebby VAT Validation for WooCommerce vs EU VAT Guard for WooCommerce