GoodVat

Terms of Use

Last updated 29 April 2026

GoodVat is operated by Good Something Ltd, a company registered in the United Kingdom. By using goodvat.com and any tools or services provided through it, you agree to these terms.

1. Tax Information Disclaimer

GoodVat provides tax information for educational and reference purposes only. All content is written and reviewed to the best of our ability, but tax law is complex, jurisdiction-specific, and changes frequently.

Not professional advice

GoodVat is not a tax advisor, accountant, or law firm. Nothing on this site constitutes professional tax, legal, or financial advice. You should always verify information with a qualified tax professional or your relevant tax authority (such as HMRC in the UK) before making compliance decisions.

We make no warranties — express or implied — about the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of any information on this site. We shall not be liable for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from reliance on the information provided. Tax obligations vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstance.

2. VAT Number Checker Tool

Our VAT Number Checker tool validates VAT registration numbers by querying official government databases. UK VAT numbers are validated against HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) via their Check a UK VAT Number API. EU VAT numbers are validated against the European Commission's VAT Information Exchange System (VIES).

What the tool does

The tool sends the VAT number you enter to the relevant government service and returns the result — valid or invalid — along with the registered business name and address where available.

The tool does not provide tax advice or legal opinions on VAT status. It does not guarantee that a business is legitimate, solvent, or trustworthy — only that their VAT number is registered with the relevant tax authority at the time of the check. A "valid" result does not constitute a legal warranty. VAT registrations can be cancelled or changed at any time after a check is performed.

We do not permanently store the VAT numbers you check. Validation results may be temporarily cached for up to 24 hours to reduce load on government services. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

The tool depends on the availability of HMRC and VIES services, which are operated by third parties outside our control. These services experience occasional downtime. If a government service is unavailable, the tool will tell you — it will never return "invalid" when the underlying service is down.

3. Acceptable Use

You may use GoodVat and its tools for legitimate business purposes, including verifying the VAT registration of your customers, suppliers, or business partners.

You must not:

  • Use automated scripts to bulk-query the VAT checker tool beyond reasonable business use
  • Attempt to harvest, scrape, or systematically download VAT registration data
  • Use the service to facilitate fraud, tax evasion, or any illegal activity
  • Misrepresent results from the VAT checker as legal or professional advice
  • Resell or redistribute data obtained from the tool without our written permission

We reserve the right to restrict or block access to users who violate these terms or place unreasonable load on our services.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on GoodVat — including guides, articles, tools, and design — is the property of Good Something Ltd unless otherwise stated. You may link to our content freely. You may not reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content in bulk without permission.

Tax rates, thresholds, and regulatory information referenced in our guides are sourced from publicly available government publications and are not our intellectual property.

5. Third-Party Services

GoodVat relies on the following third-party services:

We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or policies of these third-party services.

6. Limitation of Liability

No liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Good Something Ltd and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of GoodVat, including but not limited to: tax penalties or interest resulting from reliance on information provided by GoodVat; business losses arising from incorrect VAT validation results; or losses arising from the unavailability of our services or third-party APIs.

7. Best Effort Accuracy

Our commitment

We work to keep all information up to date with current legislation and published guidance. Where content is out of date or incorrect, we encourage you to contact us at hello@goodvat.com so it can be corrected promptly.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Contact

If you have questions about these terms, contact us at hello@goodvat.com.

For official tax guidance, consult your local tax authority — such as HMRC (UK), the IRS (US), or your country's revenue service.