Vat-Validation is a PHP class allowing you to
- Validate a VAT number
- Retrieve information like the name or the address of the company
The data is extracted from a European Commission webservice
It actually only works for European countries
See examples/example.php
$validation->isValid()
$validation->getName()
$validation->getDenomination()
$validation->getAddress()
- PHP 5.3>
- Soap extension enabled
Take a look at http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/viesdisc.do to know when/how you're allowed to use this service and his information