VIES verification the PrestaShop module

VIES Register – VAT verification module for PrestaShop

Do you sell abroad and want to legally apply the 0% VAT rate for contractors from the European Union? The VIES Register module for PrestaShop automates the entire process of verification of the NIP/VAT number in the EU VIES system directly during the customer registration in the store - without unnecessary formalities and manual work on the administration.

Automatic and manual VAT verification

The module allows both automatic verification of the VAT number in real time (Live mode) and manual verification management - depending on the procedure adopted in the company. After successful verification, the customer is automatically assigned to the selected price group (e.g. "Verified"), which allows the automatic application of the 0% VAT rate on the first order. Before using the module for the first time in the store, create two groups of customers and assign them tax rates according to the applicable sales service policy. A dedicated back office tab allows you to quickly manage verified customers.

Compliance with legal requirements

The whole mechanism has been developed taking into account the existing rules on the intra-Community supply of goods (WDT) and the provision of cross-border services. The verification of the status of the EU VAT taxpayer in the VIES system is the basis for the application of the VAT exemption and is honored by the tax authorities throughout the European Union. The verification status is saved in the Back Office in the customer note. You can re-verify the company at any time.

Key module functions

Verification of VAT-EU number

The module connects to the VIES system of the European Commission and checks the correctness and activity of the given EU VAT number in real time. Verification takes place automatically during the process of registering a company account in the store.

Automatic management of customer groups

After the verification is completed, the customer is automatically assigned to the appropriate group - "Verified" in case of a positive result or "Unverified" in case of failure. Thanks to this, the store can apply different price lists and tax rates without additional interference from the administrator.

Dedicated company registration form

The module provides a ready-made B2B registration form with Bootstrap 4 and Bootstrap 5 support, adapted to the requirements of foreign sales. The form is flexibly integrated through the hook displayCustomerAccountForm or your own hook displayViesRegister.

Admin panel

The store administrator has access to a dedicated panel with a list of company customers and their VAT verification status. It is possible to manually change the verification status for the selected customer.

Requirements and compatibility

The module is compatible with PrestaShop. It does not require the installation of additional libraries - it works based on the native mechanisms of the PrestaShop platform and the public API of the VIES system.