ERROR: 'The format of the VAT Number entered is invalid ...'
Description
You can see the message 'Invalid VAT Number. The format of the VAT Number entered is invalid for the selected country.' when saving a customer or supplier record, or when pressing 'OK' in Company Preferences after updating the VAT tab.
This occurs if the Validate VAT Number feature doesn't recognise the VAT number format.
The 10th digit is always B. The 3-digit suffix will always be in the range B01 - B99.
Northern Ireland
XI
123456789
9
Poland
PL
1234567890
10
Portugal
PT
123456789
9
Romania
RO
1234567890
2 to 10
A minimum of 2 digits and a maximum of 10 digits.
Slovak Rep
SK
1234567890
10
Slovenia
SI
12345678
8
Spain
ES
X12345678, 12345678X or X1234567X
9
Includes 1 or 2 alpha characters, either first or last, or first and last.
Sweden
SE
123456789001
12
UK
GB
123456789
9
NOTE: To check a country not on the list, contact HMRCor Revenueto confirm the correct format.
If the VAT number format is correct, go to Settings then Company Preferences.
Select the VAT tab, clear the Validate VAT Number checkbox, then press OK.
Enter the VAT number as required.
You can switch the 'Validate VAT Number' option back on if needed.
NOTE:
Northern Ireland - After resolving the error, delete and re-enter any EC sales transactions if you've processed under an incorrect VAT number. Otherwise you'll see the invalid VAT number message when running your EC Sales list.
NOTE: To check a