The “WooCommerce EU VAT Number” plugin is designed for WooCommerce-based online stores and enables the handling of European Union Value Added Tax (VAT) numbers. This plugin allows online stores to verify the validity of a VAT number during the customer’s order process and automatically apply the appropriate VAT rate based on the customer’s country of origin. With this plugin, online stores can streamline and expedite transactions with customers from the European Union while avoiding issues related to incorrect VAT calculations. It is particularly useful for online stores that serve customers from multiple EU countries and need to adhere to different VAT rates applicable in each country.
The “WooCommerce VAT EU” plugin is a tool that checks VAT numbers against the VIES database. By collecting and validating EU VAT numbers, you can exempt European businesses from paying VAT. This plugin simplifies the sale of digital goods in compliance with EU tax requirements.
As of January 1, 2015, EU VAT regulations for digital goods have changed, specifically affecting B2C transactions. VAT on digital goods must be calculated based on the customer’s location, and store owners need to gather evidence through IP addresses and billing addresses.
Select the appropriate tax class for the goods you sell. This ensures that users are taxed based on their billing address, rather than their base or shipping address, where physical taxes are often calculated.
Collect and verify evidence of the customer’s location – the plugin checks the user’s IP. In case of any inconsistencies, the user must manually confirm that the address is correct (self-declaration). The data is stored within the order.
This plugin has been released by WooCommerce.
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