Welcome to the VIES API Client for Java! This software helps you easily check VAT registration status across EU member states. With a user-friendly interface, you can validate VAT numbers without technical hassle.

To use this software, you should have:

• A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux.
• Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed. You can download it from the official Oracle website.

• Easy VAT Validation: Quickly validate EU VAT numbers.
• User-Friendly Interface: Designed for everyone, no coding experience required.
• Reliable Integration: Seamlessly connect to the VIES system.

1. Visit the download page: Go to the following link to find the latest version of the VIES API Client: Download Page

2. Select the release: Once on the page, look for the latest version. It is usually listed with the highest version number.

3. Download the file: Click on the file corresponding to your operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux). The file may have an extension like .jar or .zip.

4. Install the software:

   • If you downloaded a .zip file, extract it using a file management tool.
   • If it's a .jar file, you will run it directly.

5. Run the application:

   • For .jar files: Open your terminal or command prompt, navigate to the directory where the file is located, and type java -jar <filename>.jar where <filename> is the name of your downloaded file.
   • For extracted files, find the executable and double-click to launch.

• Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows 10 or later, macOS Mojave or later, and most modern Linux distributions.
• Java: JRE version 8 or later.
• Internet Connection: Required for accessing the VIES service.

1. Open the software: Launch the VIES API Client from your desktop or application folder.

2. Enter VAT Number: In the main interface, you will see a field to enter the VAT number you wish to validate.

3. Select Country: Choose the respective EU country from the dropdown menu to specify where the VAT number is registered.

4. Submit for Validation: Click the "Validate" button. The app will show if the VAT number is valid or not.

5. Review Results: The application will display the validation status along with any additional information available about the VAT registration.

The VIES API Client supports VAT number validation for all EU member states, including:

• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Croatia
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Ireland
• Italy
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden

• For more information on VAT validation, you can visit the European Commission’s website.

• To view the latest updates and contributions, check out our GitHub repository.

If you encounter issues or have questions, you can open an issue on the GitHub repository. The community or project maintainers will assist you.

With these steps, you should be able to download and successfully run the VIES API Client for Java. Enjoy simplifying your VAT validation!