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[Validation & Sanitization](/categories/validation) 4. / 5. ph-7/eu-vat-validator ActiveLibrary[Validation & Sanitization](/categories/validation) ph-7/eu-vat-validator ===================== A simple and clean PHP class that validates EU VAT numbers against the central ec.europa.eu database (using the official europa API). 3.1(3y ago)95464.2k—8.8%19[2 issues](https://github.com/pH-7/eu-vat-validator/issues)[1 PRs](https://github.com/pH-7/eu-vat-validator/pulls)1GPL-3.0-or-laterPHPPHP >=7.1.0 Since Jan 22Pushed 1y ago7 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/pH-7/eu-vat-validator)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/ph-7/eu-vat-validator)[ Docs](https://pierrehenry.be)[ GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/pH-7)[ Fund](https://ko-fi.com/phenry)[ RSS](/packages/ph-7-eu-vat-validator/feed)WikiDiscussions main Synced 1mo ago READMEChangelog (10)Dependencies (2)Versions (14)Used By (1) EU VAT Number Validator ======================= [](#eu-vat-number-validator) A simple and clean PHP class that validates EU VAT numbers against the central ec.europa.eu database (using the official europa API). [![EU VATIN validator; EU Flag](eu-flag.svg)](eu-flag.svg) The Problem ----------- [](#the-problem) Validate VAT numbers might be difficult and if you use a validation pattern to check if the format is valid, you are never sure if the VAT registration number is still valid. The Solution ------------ [](#the-solution) This [PHP VAT validator library](https://github.com/pH-7/eu-vat-validator) uses real-time data feeds from individual EU member states' VAT systems so you are sure of the validity of the number and avoid fraud with expired or wrong VAT numbers. For example, this kind of validation can be very useful on online payment forms. Composer Installation --------------------- [](#composer-installation) - Be sure PHP **[v7.1](https://www.php.net/releases/7_1_0.php) or higher** is installed. - Install Composer (). - Then, include it in your project like belowe, ``` composer require ph-7/eu-vat-validator ``` - Then, include Composer's autoload (if not already done in your project) ``` require_once 'vendor/autoload.php'; ``` Manual Installation (*the old-fashioned way*) --------------------------------------------- [](#manual-installation-the-old-fashioned-way) If you don't use Composer, you can install it without Composer by including the following ``` require 'src/autoloader.php'; ``` How to Use ---------- [](#how-to-use) ### Example [](#example) ``` use PH7\Eu\Vat\Validator; use PH7\Eu\Vat\Provider\Europa; $oVatValidator = new Validator(new Europa, '0472429986', 'BE'); if ($oVatValidator->check()) { $sRequestDate = $oVatValidator->getRequestDate(); // Optional, format the date $sFormattedRequestDate = (new DateTime)->format('d-m-Y'); echo 'Business Name: ' . $oVatValidator->getName() . ''; echo 'Address: ' . $oVatValidator->getAddress() . ''; echo 'Request Date: ' . $sFormattedRequestDate . ''; echo 'Member State: ' . $oVatValidator->getCountryCode() . ''; echo 'VAT Number: ' . $oVatValidator->getVatNumber() . ''; } else { echo 'Invalid VAT number'; } ``` Optimization (Suggestion) ------------------------- [](#optimization-suggestion) Depending of the use of this library, it could be handy to cache the result specifically for each specified VAT number. Requirements ------------ [](#requirements) - PHP 7.1 or higher - [Composer](https://getcomposer.org) - [SOAPClient](http://php.net/manual/en/class.soapclient.php) PHP Extension enabled About Me -------- [](#about-me) I'm **[Pierre-Henry Soria](https://pierrehenry.be)**, a passionate Software Engineer and the creator of [pH7CMS](https://github.com/pH7Software/pH7-Social-Dating-CMS). Where to Contact Me? -------------------- [](#where-to-contact-me) You can by email at **pierrehenrysoria+github \[\[AT\]\] gmail \[\[D0T\]\] com** Wordpress Plugin ---------------- [](#wordpress-plugin) [VIES Validator WP plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/vies-validator/) uses also this [EU VAT Validation library](https://github.com/pH-7/eu-vat-validator/) for WooCommerce checkout, when you need to make sure that the VAT number is valid (that plugin was deleloped by [WpZen](https://wpzen.it), not me 😃). References ---------- [](#references) [VAT Information Exchange System (VIES)](http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/) License ------- [](#license) Under [General Public License 3](http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl.html) or later. ### Health Score 44 — FairBetter than 92% of packages Maintenance26 Infrequent updates — may be unmaintained Popularity52 Moderate usage in the ecosystem Community17 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity65 Established project with proven stability Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 100% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window. **Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores. **Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. Measures real ecosystem engagement. **Maturity (30%)** — Project age, version count, PHP version support, and release stability. ### Release Activity Cadence Every ~181 days Recently: every ~341 days Total 13 Last Release 1231d ago Major Versions 1.0 → 2.02017-01-22 2.9 → 3.02022-05-10 PHP version history (2 changes)1.0PHP >=7.0.0 2.9PHP >=7.1.0 ### Community Maintainers ![](https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/b6d95da236687f1dca4f7d70d60037c70ef217120ea195df23a39a412ba594e0?d=identicon)[ph-7](/maintainers/ph-7) --- Top Contributors [![pH-7](https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/1325411?v=4)](https://github.com/pH-7 "pH-7 (71 commits)") --- Tags businessbusinessescompaniescompanyeueu-apieu-vateu-vat-validatoreuropaeuropa-apiphp-7php7taxvalidationvat-numbervat-validationvat-validatorvat-valirationvatinviesvalidatorvalidationvatviesvat-validatorvat numberTVAeu vatvalidate eu vatvalidate vat numbervat number validatortva number ### Code Quality TestsPHPUnit ### Embed Badge ![Health badge](/badges/ph-7-eu-vat-validator/health.svg) ``` [![Health](https://phpackages.com/badges/ph-7-eu-vat-validator/health.svg)](https://phpackages.com/packages/ph-7-eu-vat-validator) ``` ### Alternatives [respect/validation The most awesome validation engine ever created for PHP 5.9k37.4M383](/packages/respect-validation)[opis/json-schema Json Schema Validator for PHP 64736.9M186](/packages/opis-json-schema)[vlucas/valitron Simple, elegant, stand-alone validation library with NO dependencies 1.6k4.4M128](/packages/vlucas-valitron)[intervention/validation Additional validation rules for the Laravel framework 6826.7M8](/packages/intervention-validation)[proengsoft/laravel-jsvalidation Validate forms transparently with Javascript reusing your Laravel Validation Rules, Messages, and FormRequest 1.1k2.3M49](/packages/proengsoft-laravel-jsvalidation)[ronanguilloux/isocodes PHP library - Validators for standards from ISO, International Finance, Public Administrations, GS1, Book and Music Industries, Phone numbers & Zipcodes for many countries 8013.3M23](/packages/ronanguilloux-isocodes) PHPackages © 2026 [Directory](/)[Categories](/categories)[Trending](/trending)[Changelog](/changelog)[Analyze](/analyze)