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Source relationship
The checker uses the publicly available VIES technical service to request VAT validation responses.
VIES, the European Commission, and national tax administrations remain the upstream sources of validation data.
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References to VIES are descriptive and explain the source of the VAT validation response.
For official guidance, users should consult the European Commission VIES page and the relevant national tax administration.