The KGT add-on can automatically check the VAT numbers when a VAT number is added to the customer master data. A real-time link to VIES is made to validate the entered VAT number. The client can choose to treat the result of the VIES validation as:

  • An “error”: it is not possible to enter invalid VAT numbers in the customer master data or
  • A “warning”: invalid VAT numbers can be entered but are reported separately: check with the customer and correct. VAT numbers can expire or change due to changes in the legal structure of customers

It is, therefore, important to periodically check the validity of the VAT numbers. In the KGT add-on, it is also possible to regularly carry out these controls as detective controls within the Tax Control Framework. You can do that in a fully automated process.

Source: KGT