Overview

Below is an overview of the main components of the Valdit VAT Validation API:

Figure 1: Valdit VAT API components

The core of the Valdit VAT number validation system is a shared component that directly connects to the EU VAT VIES system. This ensures that all checks are performed against the authoritative source for checking EU VAT numbers. The core functionality is extended in three ways:

• Records Management to meet compliancy regulations

• Automated Validation to ensure timely validation across business processes

• Availability Support to improve conversion in E-commerce platforms