{"id":680,"date":"2026-01-28T10:09:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T04:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/?p=680"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:09:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T04:39:37","slug":"validate-eu-vat-id-on-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/blogs\/validate-eu-vat-id-on-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Validate EU VAT IDs Automatically on Shopify (2026 B2B Guide + No-Code Setup)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you sell B2B across Europe on Shopify, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/f-vat-exempt-europe-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EU VAT ID validation<\/a><\/strong> is mandatory &#8211; not optional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2026, EU tax authorities expect Shopify merchants to validate VAT IDs <strong>in real time<\/strong>, apply <strong>reverse charge correctly<\/strong>, and maintain <strong>audit-ready records<\/strong>. Manual checks, admin-only validation, or post-purchase fixes no longer meet compliance standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-09f29e62 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Generated-Image-January-24-2026-6_24PM-1024x559.jpeg ,https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Generated-Image-January-24-2026-6_24PM.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Generated-Image-January-24-2026-6_24PM.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Generated-Image-January-24-2026-6_24PM-1024x559.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-690\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" title=\"Generated Image January 24, 2026 - 6_24PM\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/f-vat-exempt-europe-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EU VAT validation<\/a> matters legally and operationally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What Shopify supports natively (and where it stops)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All VAT validation methods compared<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How automated VAT validation works end-to-end<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A no-code setup you can complete in under 10 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want compliant B2B checkouts without refunds, admin overhead, or audit risk, this guide is for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why EU VAT ID Validation Matters in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under EU VAT law, reverse charge applies when:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both seller and buyer are VAT-registered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are located in different EU member states<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The buyer\u2019s VAT ID is valid at the moment of sale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You must be able to prove that the VAT number was <strong>valid <em>before payment <\/em><\/strong><em>was taken<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-07a8d9a7 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/qwd-1024x536.jpg ,https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/qwd.jpg 780w, https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/qwd.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/qwd-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-691\" width=\"1344\" height=\"704\" title=\"qwd\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If validation is missing or happens after checkout:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VAT may be charged incorrectly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refunds become unavoidable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audit trails are incomplete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liability shifts to the merchant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Shopify stores still validate VAT IDs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manually via the VIES website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inside Shopify admin only<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or not at all<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s exactly where compliance issues begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Hidden Cost of <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Manual VAT Validation<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual VAT validation usually looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy VAT ID from the order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste into VIES<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix formatting issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retry during VIES downtime<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust taxes or issue refunds manually<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At scale, this results in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poor checkout experience for B2B buyers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delayed order processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lost trust with EU customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10+ hours of admin work per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher exposure during tax audits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Automation removes these issues by validating VAT IDs in seconds, directly at cart or checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Not sure if your Shopify store is validating<strong> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fcb900\" class=\"has-inline-color\">EU VAT IDs correctly today?<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/\">FixMyStore<\/a> AI Audits, Shopify tax configuration, checkout logic, and B2B flows to uncover VAT validation issues before they turn into problems.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shopify Native VAT Validation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shopify offers limited VAT validation through <strong>Shopify Tax<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-197cc6b9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wlp-1024x536.jpg ,https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wlp.jpg 780w, https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wlp.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/wlp-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-692\" width=\"1344\" height=\"704\" title=\"wlp\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Shopify Tax <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#00d084\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Handles Well<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Validates VAT IDs via VIES <strong>inside admin<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marks customers or companies as valid\/invalid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports reverse charge logic <strong>after purchase<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Shopify Tax <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Falls Short<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No VAT field at checkout by default<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No real-time validation before payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No automatic tax removal at checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No customer-facing error messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No checkout-level control for B2B UX<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In short:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Shopify Tax is a back-office tool, not a checkout compliance solution.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For EU B2B stores, checkout-level validation is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EU VAT Validation Methods Compared<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four realistic ways to validate EU VAT IDs on Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Method<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><th>Setup Time<\/th><th>Cost<\/th><th>Automation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Manual VIES checks<\/td><td>Very low volume<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>\u274c None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shopify Tax<\/td><td>Admin records<\/td><td>Minutes<\/td><td>Included<\/td><td>\u26a0\ufe0f Admin only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Custom checkout extensions<\/td><td>Dev teams<\/td><td>Hours\u2013days<\/td><td>Dev cost<\/td><td>\u2705 Full<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/f-vat-exempt-europe-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dedicated VAT app<\/a><\/td><td>Most B2B stores<\/td><td>&lt;10 min<\/td><td>$8.89+\/mo<\/td><td>\u2705 Complete<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Manual VIES Validation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free but error-prone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No checkout logic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No audit logging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breaks immediately at scale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Only viable for <strong>very small stores<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/help.shopify.com\/en\/manual\/products\/details\/product-category\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shopify Tax<\/a> (Native)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Useful for internal records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validates VAT IDs post-purchase<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not improve checkout UX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not prevent incorrect charges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Works as a <strong>foundation<\/strong>, not a full solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Custom Checkout Extensions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add VAT fields via Checkout UI Extensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call VIES APIs manually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Store results in metafields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Downsides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requires developers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breaks with platform changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overkill for most merchants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/f-vat-exempt-europe-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VAT Validation Apps<\/a> (Recommended)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated apps handle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VAT ID input fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time VIES validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic VAT exemption logic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multilingual UX<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audit-ready logging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the fastest, safest option for most EU B2B stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-9de2155c wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1-3-1024x536.jpg ,https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1-3.jpg 780w, https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1-3.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1-3-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-693\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" title=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Automated <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/f-vat-exempt-europe-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EU VAT Validation<\/a> Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A compliant automated flow works like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customer enters VAT ID (e.g., <strong>DE123456789<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Input is sanitized and formatted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System queries the <strong>VIES database<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VIES returns validity + company details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-border rules are checked<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VAT is removed <strong>before checkout<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validation result is logged with timestamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VAT ID is stored in metafields for audits<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-350c73d8 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-3-1024x536.jpg ,https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-3.jpg 780w, https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-3.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2-3-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-694\" width=\"1344\" height=\"704\" title=\"2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If VIES is temporarily unavailable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Checkout continues with fallback logic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validation status is clearly recorded<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the standard EU tax authorities expect in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/f-vat-exempt-europe-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EU VAT TAX EXEMPTION<\/a> AUTOMATE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/f-vat-exempt-europe-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EU VAT TAX EXEMPTION AUTOMATE<\/a> is built specifically for EU B2B VAT compliance on Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Merchants Choose It<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time VIES validation at cart and checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic VAT exemption when rules apply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited VAT checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multilingual VAT labels (BTW, TVA, MwSt, IVA, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works on all Shopify plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shopify Plus checkout support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean B2B-friendly UX<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s rated <strong>5.0<\/strong> for reliability and responsive setup support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Starter<\/strong>: $8.89\/month \u2013 core validation &amp; exemption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced<\/strong>: Expanded B2B logic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plus<\/strong>: $49\/month \u2013 Shopify Plus checkout, custom forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7-day free trial available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual plans offer additional savings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step: No-Code Setup (Under 10 Minutes)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-fe618f5d wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-3-1024x536.jpg ,https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-3.jpg 780w, https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-3.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/3-3-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-695\" width=\"1344\" height=\"704\" title=\"3\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Configure Taxes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>Settings \u2192 Taxes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable EU markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate Shopify Tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm cross-border rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Install the App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Search <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/f-vat-exempt-europe-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EU VAT TAX EXEMPTION AUTOMATE<\/a><\/strong> on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/f-vat-exempt-europe-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shopify App Store<\/a><\/strong><br>Approve access to customers, orders, and checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Add VAT Field<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enable:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cart VAT widget, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checkout integration (Shopify Plus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Set Validation Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the app dashboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enable real-time VIES validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activate VAT exemption logic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on translations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Test Thoroughly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Valid VAT \u2192 tax removed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invalid VAT \u2192 clear error message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same-country VAT \u2192 tax applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VIES downtime \u2192 fallback works<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common EU VAT Validation Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exempting VAT for same-country sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validating VAT IDs after checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not logging validation results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relying only on admin-side tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issuing refunds instead of fixing checkout logic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the first issues auditors identify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Takeaway: VAT Validation Is the Foundation of EU B2B<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EU VAT exemption only works when validation is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applied before payment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent across orders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual checks don\u2019t scale.<br>Admin-only validation isn\u2019t enough.<br>Automation is the only sustainable approach in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated solutions like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/f-vat-exempt-europe-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EU VAT TAX EXEMPTION AUTOMATE<\/a><\/strong> exist because Shopify alone doesn\u2019t handle EU B2B VAT at checkout level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to Go Further?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/f-vat-exempt-europe-b2b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VAT validation<\/a> is only one part of running a compliant Shopify B2B store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Explore AI Audits at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fixmystore.com\">FixMyStore.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you sell B2B across Europe on Shopify, EU VAT ID validation is mandatory &#8211; 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