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VAT number check Ireland
Validate an Irish or other EU VAT number against the official VIES service before you zero rate an intra EU supply, and keep the evidence with your Revenue records.
- Pick the country and enter the number without the country prefix.
- We query the official EU VIES service directly, free of charge.
- Valid numbers return the registered name and address where the member state releases them.
- Keep the result and date with your Revenue records as evidence for zero rating.
What does an Irish VAT number look like?
Seven digits followed by one or two letters, for example 1234567WA. Enter it without the IE prefix.
What wording goes on a zero rated invoice?
Show both VAT numbers and state that VAT is payable by the recipient under the reverse charge, section 16 of the VAT Consolidation Act 2010.
Does Revenue expect me to keep proof?
Yes, Revenue expects reasonable evidence that the customer was VAT registered at the time of supply. Save the VIES result and date.
Can I check GB numbers here?
No. GB numbers left VIES after Brexit, use the HMRC service. Northern Ireland XI numbers remain in VIES.