EU/UK VAT Manager for WooCommerce

Streamline your WooCommerce store’s EU/UK VAT compliance effortlessly. This EU/UK VAT plugin automates VAT settings, validation (VIES), and how to apply taxes, ensuring a seamless and compliant customer experience.

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Advanced Realtime & Accurate VAT Validation

Automatically validate VAT numbers against EU/UK databases instantly using VIES & UK VAT services, ensuring the authenticity of each transaction. You can even cross-check billing countries, company names, and even IPs for comprehensive validation.

Customizable & Intuitive Frontend Interface Options

Tailor the VAT field based on regional lingo, determine its necessity, and choose its location on the checkout page. Provide tailored messages for varying VAT scenarios, enhancing user clarity during checkout.

Flexible VAT Regulations Compliance Options

Whether preserving VAT for specific countries or applying VAT settings based on user roles, the plugin provides ultimate set of configuration options to ensure your store is aligned with evolving EU/UK VAT guidelines.

More incredible features

Take advantage of all the features of this plugin to boost your store in numerous ways.

  • Allow businesses to enter VAT numbers without preceding country codes, catering to varying global practices and ensuring a frictionless checkout.
  • Whether required, optional, required in some countries, or only if customer filled company field, the plugin allows all these options
  • Show your customers what's happening and offer real-time feedback to users with messages indicating the status of their VAT validation, promoting transparency.
  • Unique tools tailored to Belgium's specific VAT/BTW requirements, facilitating differentiated handling for businesses and individuals.
  • Ensure EU VAT numbers are automatically incorporated into PDF invoices, offering compatibility with the widely-used PDF Invoices & Packing Slips plugin.
  • Integrate the VAT field into the WooCommerce signup form, capturing essential details from the onset.

Plugin reviews and statistics

I got great support, solved my problem! You can trust this company!

Fredrik Robin
8 months ago

Great plugin.
we had a small problem. and after contact we received the solution very fast.
it works 100% now

thanks!

niek rijt
8 months ago

Plugin works great. Support is amazing, you don't get this level of dedication from plugin developers often. They listened to my problem, took hands-on approach and solved it specifically for my case.

Mantas
10 months ago

The plugin works great, and does everything I need for selling to other countries in Europe! Support is great and they help develop new features to make the plugin even more compliant with the laws.

Vincent Bus
1 year ago

Best EU VAT plugin for woocommerce. Great support, always a quick response. Thanks Omar, for adding support for wholesale suite premium.

Arvid Koning
1 year ago
5003
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Wordpress version tested
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Version
2.9.13
Last updated
2 weeks ago
Changelog
Required at least WordPress
4.4

Last updated 2 weeks ago

2.9.13 - 21/09/2023

  • Compatibility with WordPress 6.3 verified
  • Update filter text "EU VAT not provided".
  • WC tested up to: 8.1
  • Adjust HPOS compatibility.

2.9.12 - 12/08/2023

  • HPOS compatibility

2.9.11 - 12/08/2023

  • WC tested up to: 7.9
  • Add new filter "EU VAT provided" to user table

2.9.10 - 27/06/2023

  • update js function alg_wc_eu_vat_validate_vat with load flag

2.9.9 - 15/06/2023

  • extend validation result with new hook alg_wc_eu_vat_check_alternative
  • WC tested up to: 7.8

2.9.8 - 30/05/2023

  • update with extra character trim with eu VAT validator response.
  • WC tested up to: 7.6

2.9.7 - 11/04/2023

  • Update woocommerce_before_calculate_totals priority from MAX to 99, so users can run their own overwrite.
  • Compatibility with WordPress 6.2 verified

2.9.6 - 31/03/2023

  • Move to WPFactory.
  • Enhanced field validaiton on page load

2.9.5 - 18/03/2023

  • PDF invoicing compatibility is part of the free version
  • Fixed a bug in field starting validation on checkout page load
  • Altered classname to allow more control on the field
  • Verified compatibility with WooCommerce 7.5

2.9.4 - 08/03/2023

  • Enhanced field border color for validation (before & after entering values)

2.9.3 - 21/02/2023

  • Fixed a bug to make VAT field mandatory if a company field is not empty
  • Enhanced checkout VAT recalculations once VAT number changed/removed
  • Verified compatibility with WooCommerce 7.4
  • More compatibility with PHP 8.2 introduced by addressing deprecated methods

2.9.2 - 06/02/2023

  • Fixed a bug in free version regarding "Preserve VAT in selected countries"
  • Enhanced handling for "Undefined_constant" errors

2.9.1 - 30/01/2023

  • Fixed warning message for Taxes group
  • Enhanced VAT handling when manually editing an order for a preserved country
  • Error messages in PHP 8.2 (creation of dynamic property)
  • Reverted options to select validation methods

2.9 - 14/01/2023

  • Improved session handling
  • Fixed a bug showing PHP warning (title not defined)
  • Verified compatibility with WooComemrce 7.3

2.8.5 - 06/12/2022

  • Removed cURL & Simple validation methods as they are no longer used on VIES
  • Added new shortcodes to trasnlate EU VAT field in WPML & Polylang
  • Enhancement to UK validation method

2.8.4 - 29/11/2022

  • Enhanced seesion validation on checkout & cart pages, leading to better performance
  • Added validation messages class names to tooltips

2.8.3 - 23/11/2022

  • Enhanced validation checks when using PHP sessions, making more compatibility with stores using multisites plugins
  • New option to completely remove the field from checkout so you can control it using field ID with checkout page builders
  • Progress messages got class names, allowing customizing them using CSS

2.8.2 - 18/11/2022

  • The plugin will automatically add VAT number to invoices in the popular plugin (PDF Invoices & Packing Slips)
  • Bug fixes in cache handling

2.8.1 - 13/11/2022

  • New feature: You can now show a custom message when VAT is valid but not matching company name (probably a minor typo)
  • Fixed a bug in show/hide field for countries
  • Enhancements on registrationg values passed to VAT validation
  • Compatibility with WooCommerce 7.1 and WordPress 6.1 verified

2.8 - 20/09/2022

  • Fixed a bug blocking checkout on valid numbers
  • Allowed checking out if billing & shipping countries are different
  • Enhanced VAT calculation when "Shipping to a different address" is unchecked without a refresh
  • Compatibility with WooCommerce 6.9

2.7.4 - 02/09/2022

  • Hotfix for a bug caused by SiteGround optimizer plugin and add related setting under Advanced tab

2.7.3 - 01/09/2022

  • Fixed several bugs when field is required/optional
  • Fixed bug allowing checkout on black VAT even field is required
  • Fixed a bug on option "Show field in these countries"
  • Enhanced caching mechanism on SiteGround hosting
  • New feature: You can now verify if shipping country is same as billing country and preserve VAT if so

2.7.2 - 10/08/2022

  • Added a new option to make field required in all countries except selected
  • Compatibility with WooCommerce 6.8

2.7.1 - 04/07/2022

  • Verified compatibility with WooCommerce 6.6

2.7 - 11/06/2022

  • Update: Preserve VAT in shop base country/specific countries is now in FREE version
  • Verified compatibility with WooCommerce 6.5 & WordPress 6.0

2.6.3 - 15/04/2022

  • Fixed an issue in validating VAT on signup if field was empty
  • Fixed a PHP Deprecated warning message & PHP Uncaught TypeError: explode()
  • Verified compatibility with WooCommerce 6.4

2.6.2 - 26/03/2022

  • Added depency to the wp_enqueue_script function related to Ajax handling
  • Fixed an issue when EU VAT field is optional while creating new users using REST-API

2.6.1 - 19/03/2022

  • Verified compatibily with WooCommerce 6.3
  • Added a new option in the revamped "Required" section to make the VAT field required if company field is filled

2.6 - 27/02/2022

  • Added a new option to make the field required on selected countries only
  • Enhanced how coupons tax should be handled on checkout
  • Changed PHP_MAX_INT priority from server max. to 99 to allow more control for admins
  • Fixed Uncaught Error: Call to undefined function message

2.5.4 - 18/02/2022

  • Added an option to allow checkout even if VAT is not registered in VIES
  • Added a new option to filter orders with VAT numbers in order admin page
  • Verified compatibily with WooCommerce 6.2

2.5.3 - 28/01/2022

  • Verified compatibily with WordPress 5.9 & WooCommerce 6.1
  • Added an option to remove tax if customer is out of EU (Belgium regulations)
  • Added an option to collect & validate VAT numbers in signup forms

2.5.2 - 11/12/2021

  • Compatibilty issue with Wholesale plugin user roles

2.5.1 - 10/12/2021

  • New feature added: Allow specific payment gateway if VAT is valid (i.e. for B2B to allow wire transfers)
  • Verified compatibility with WooCommerce 5.9

2.5 - 06/11/2021

  • Fixed a bug in showing EU VAT label if not filled.
  • Verified compatibility with WooCommerce 5.8

2.4.5 - 10/10/2021

  • Enhanced EU VAT appearance in billing section so it's easily identified
  • UK VAT numbers are space-tolerated so plugin will read VAT numbers with/without spaces
  • Verified compatibility with WooCommerce 5.7

2.4.4 - 20/09/2021

  • NEW: The plugin now validates UK VAT numbers as well
  • Verified compatibility with WooCommerce 5.6

2.4.3 - 06/08/2021

  • Fixed a warning message regarding AJAX being broken

2.4.2 - 26/07/2021

  • Added an option to hide validation messages in preserved countries
  • Fixed a bug in removing VAT if shipping address is a forwarding address
  • Verified compatibility with WordPress 5.8

2.4.1 - 13/07/2021

  • Added an option to validate VAT based on final destination (if order is sent to a forwarding address)
  • Fixed undefined index & order ID warning messages
  • Verified compatibilty with WooCommerce 5.5

2.4 - 24/06/2021

  • Added a popup section to open official VIES website in orders backend (to verify VAT info on order)
  • Verified compatibilty with WooCommerce 5.4

2.3.3 - 16/05/2021

  • Fixed a bug was showing "Undefined index" errors when connecting through SSH
  • Verified compatibilty with WooCommerce 5.3

2.3.2 - 03/05/2021

  • Fixed a bug in session not firing in store
  • Added tolerance for dash (-) in case VAT number was entered with a dash

2.3.1 - 30/04/2021

  • Enhanced session configuration
  • Added a feature to preserve tax if valid VAT number holders are not exempted (useful in Belgium)
  • Tested compatibility with WooCommerce 5.2

2.3 - 20/04/2021

  • Added new option to allow user to select VAT option
  • Added banners on the sidebar
  • Added a filter to control changes updates
  • Checked compatibility with WC 5.1 & WP 5.7

2.2.5 - 28/02/2021

  • Tested compatibilty with WC 5.0

2.2.4 - 27/01/2020

  • Tested compatibility with WC 4.9

2.2.3 - 30/12/2020

  • Tested compatibility with WC 4.8 & WP 5.6
  • Changed default session type to WooCommerce session

2.2.2 - 21/11/2020

  • Tested compatibility with WC 4.7
  • Plugin name updated

2.2.1 - 14/10/2020

  • Fixed a warning message that was appearing the Site Health Check

2.2 - 02/10/2020

  • Added more strings to be translatable using multi-language sites
  • Tested compatibility with WC 4.5

2.1 - 20/08/2020

  • Fixed a bug that wasn't exempting VAT on manual orders (WP backend)

2.0.1 - 15/08/2020

  • Tested compatibility with WP 5.5
  • Tested compatibility with WC 4.3

2.0 - 25/06/2020

  • Fixed a bug that prevented showing the correct message (valid successful) for compatibility with some themes JS
  • Enhanced the SOAP method via using better communication method with EU VAT servers

1.9 - 17/06/2020

  • Stopped calling the main JS file on all pages and keep it only on checkout for better performance
  • Removed the string from a deprecated argument to get list of countries
  • Fixed a minor issue that was causing error (failed to load external entity ) in communicating with VIES servers in some cases

1.8.1 - 25/03/2020

  • Checked all plugin features compatibility with WC 4

1.8.0 - 23/12/2019

  • Dev - Plugin author updated.

1.7.2 - 12/12/2019

  • Dev - General - Frontend Options - "Max length" option added.
  • Dev - Validation - "Skip VAT validation for selected countries" option moved from to "Advanced" section.
  • Dev - Code refactoring.

1.7.1 - 05/12/2019

  • Fix - Validation - Check for matching billing country code - Fixed for Greece (EL is replaced with GR when comparing country codes).
  • Dev - Admin & Advanced - "Force VAT recheck on checkout" option added.
  • Dev - Debug - "Error: VAT is not valid" message added to the log.
  • Dev - Code refactoring.
  • Tested up to: 5.3.

1.7.0 - 08/11/2019

  • Dev - Validation - "Always exempt VAT for selected user roles" and "Always not exempt VAT for selected user roles" options added.
  • Dev - Admin & Advanced - Debug - "Country code does not match" message added to the log.
  • Dev - Admin & Advanced - Session type - "WC session" option marked as "recommended".
  • Dev - Code refactoring.
  • WC tested up to: 3.8.

1.6.1 - 16/10/2019

  • Dev - Validation - Check company name - Now converting all values to uppercase before comparing.
  • Dev - JavaScript - Better event for company validation.

1.6.0 - 15/10/2019

  • Dev - General - Frontend Options - "Show field for selected user roles only" option added.
  • Dev - Validation - "Check company name" option added.
  • Dev - Admin & Advanced - Advanced Options - "Debug" option added.
  • Dev - Code refactoring.

1.5.0 - 13/08/2019

  • Dev - Admin - Order List - "EU VAT" column added.
  • Dev - Admin - Reports - Taxes - "EU VAT" report added.
  • Dev - Admin - EU country VAT Rates Tool - Duplicates are no longer added for the country.
  • Dev - Admin settings split into sections.
  • Dev - Allow VAT number input without country code - Additional country fallback added.
  • Dev - Functions - General - alg_wc_eu_vat_session_start() - Additional headers_sent() check added.
  • WC tested up to: 3.7.
  • Tested up to: 5.2.

1.4.1 - 04/05/2019

  • Fix - Preserve VAT in selected countries - Bug (when "Allow VAT number input without country code" is enabled) fixed.
  • Fix - Show field for selected countries only - Bug (when "Required" is enabled) fixed.
  • Dev - Frontend Options - "Confirmation notice" options added.
  • Dev - Code refactoring.
  • Dev - "WC tested up to" updated.

1.4.0 - 06/03/2019

  • Fix - "Preserve VAT in selected countries" fixed when "Allow VAT number input without country code" is enabled.
  • Dev - Frontend Options - "Always show zero VAT" option added.
  • Dev - [alg_wc_eu_vat_translate] shortcode added.
  • Dev - Shortcodes are now also processed in field label, placeholder, description and validation message options.
  • Dev - Validation - Preserve VAT in selected countries - "Comma separated list" option added.
  • Dev - Frontend Options - "Show field for selected countries only" option added.

1.3.0 - 31/01/2019

  • Fix - Default field value on the checkout fixed.
  • Dev - Display Options - Display - Multiple positions are now allowed (i.e. multiselect).
  • Dev - Display Options - Display - In billing address - Field is now editable ("My Account > Addresses").
  • Dev - Frontend Options - "Label CSS class" option added.
  • Dev - Code refactoring.

1.2.1 - 30/01/2019

  • Dev - Advanced Options - "Session type" option added.
  • Dev - Admin settings - "Your settings have been reset" notice added.

1.2.0 - 12/11/2018

  • Fix - AJAX - Possible "undefined index" PHP notice fixed.
  • Dev - General - "Priority (i.e. position)" option added.
  • Dev - General - "Raw" input is now allowed in textarea admin settings.
  • Dev - Code refactoring.
  • Dev - Plugin URI updated.

1.1.0 - 07/06/2018

  • Dev - General - "Check for matching billing country code" option added.
  • Dev - General - "Allow VAT number input without country code" option added.

1.0.1 - 05/06/2018

  • Dev - %eu_vat_number% replaced value added to "Message on not valid" option. "Message on not valid" now doesn't check for required (i.e. empty) field.

1.0.0 - 24/05/2018

  • Initial Release.
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Any questions? We're here to help.

Is it possible to collect VAT details during the signup process?

Can I integrate EU VAT numbers into PDF invoices?

How does the plugin handle Belgium’s specific VAT/BTW requirements?

Is this plugin WPML/Polylang compatible?

Does the plugin offer real-time validation messages?

Can customers enter VAT numbers without the country code?

How does the plugin help in complying with flexible VAT regulations?

Can I personalize the VAT field on the checkout page?

Is it possible to collect VAT details during the signup process?

Answer

Yes, with this plugin, you can integrate the VAT field into the WooCommerce signup form, allowing you to capture essential details from the onset and facilitate a seamless onboarding process for your users.

Can I integrate EU VAT numbers into PDF invoices?

Answer

Yes, the plugin allows for seamless integration with the PDF Invoices & Packing Slips plugin, ensuring that EU VAT numbers are automatically incorporated into PDF invoices, thus streamlining your invoicing process.

How does the plugin handle Belgium’s specific VAT/BTW requirements?

Answer

The plugin offers unique options that are tailored to meet Belgium’s specific VAT/BTW requirements, facilitating differentiated handling for businesses and individuals in Belgium and ensuring compliance with the country’s tax regulations.

Is this plugin WPML/Polylang compatible?

Answer

Yes, our plugin is compatible with multi-language sites, it provides strings to be used in translation.
To translate field label, placeholder, description, all messages options etc.
you can use shortcode by entering it directly in settings, e.g.:
[alg_wc_eu_vat_translate lang="DE,NL" lang_text="EU-Steuernummer" not_lang_text="EU VAT Number"]
or in more complex form:
[alg_wc_eu_vat_translate lang="DE"]EU-SteuernummerEU VAT Number

Does the plugin offer real-time validation messages?

Answer

Yes, the plugin provides real-time validation messages, showing customers the status of their VAT validation during the checkout process. This feature promotes transparency and improves the user experience.

Can customers enter VAT numbers without the country code?

Answer

Yes, the plugin facilitates seamless VAT number input, allowing customers to enter VAT numbers without the preceding country codes. This caters to varying global practices and ensures a smoother checkout process.

How does the plugin help in complying with flexible VAT regulations?

Answer

The plugin provides a range of configuration options to help you comply with the changing EU/UK VAT guidelines. You can preserve VAT for specific countries or apply VAT settings based on user roles, ensuring your store operates within the regulatory framework.

Can I personalize the VAT field on the checkout page?

Answer

Yes, the plugin offers customizable and intuitive frontend interface options that let you tailor the VAT field based on regional terminology, determine its necessity, and select its location on the checkout page. You can also create customized messages for different VAT scenarios, enhancing user clarity during the checkout process.

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