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Free VAT Reverse Charge Checker

Check whether reverse charge applies to your EU cross-border B2B services invoice, then copy invoice text you review before sending.

EU B2B servicesInvoice textVIES hook
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Inputs

Select countries, customer type, and what you sell.

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Customer type

What are you selling?

Optional: validate your buyer’s VAT ID to keep evidence for B2B status.

Validate a VAT number →

EU reverse-charge planning model

This checker focuses on EU cross-border B2B services reverse charge so teams can organize customer evidence and invoice wording before review.

  • Rules vary by country, product/service type, and customer status.
  • Verify official guidance or advisor input for the exact supply before filing.
Process

How it works

  1. 01

    Enter supply details

    Your jurisdiction, the buyer country, and the service type.

  2. 02

    Check eligibility

    The tool flags reverse-charge, standard VAT, or "needs review".

  3. 03

    Copy invoice text

    Ready-to-paste reverse-charge language for client-ready invoices.

  4. 04

    Keep the snapshot

    Record the inputs + result as evidence alongside your invoice.

Keep going

Related tools

EU VAT Number Validator

Validate the customer VAT ID against VIES and keep the evidence.

Free Invoice Generator

Build the client-ready invoice once reverse-charge is confirmed.

Tax Treaty Checker

Check withholding rates for the same corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I use this VAT check?+
Use this as a planning check for invoice preparation. VAT rules vary by country and supply type, so confirm the final treatment with official guidance or a qualified advisor.
When does reverse charge VAT apply in the EU?+
Reverse charge may apply to many EU cross-border B2B service supplies, where the customer accounts for VAT instead of the supplier. Verify the place-of-supply rules and invoice requirements for your specific service.
Do I need my customer's VAT ID?+
Yes, in most cases. You need evidence the customer is a taxable business. A VIES validation of their VAT ID provides that evidence.
What evidence should I keep if I apply reverse charge?+
Keep evidence of the customer's business status (validated VAT ID via VIES) and location. Save a snapshot of the validation date, result, and invoice copy for your records.
Does this tool handle goods or digital services?+
This version focuses on EU B2B services. For goods and digital services, especially B2C, different rules apply. The tool shows "needs review" and links to official guidance.
Is my data private?+
Selections are processed in your browser and saved locally. If you validate a VAT ID, it is sent to the official VIES service.
Does Gruv put reverse charge language on invoices?+
Yes. Gruv invoicing workflows include VAT fields and reverse-charge language. Exact handling depends on the program and jurisdiction.

Want the VAT posture handled instead of checked?

Gruv acts as your Merchant of Record on supported corridors. Invoice language, VAT/GST collection, and evidence retention move off your desk.

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