Tax number validation - The ability to verify VAT/GST/ABN numbers of contacts directly with the country Tax Authority
When setting up suppliers in "Contacts" within Xero, it would be great if Xero could perform a VAT check from a link to the HMRC website. There could be a button next to the VAT number box called "Check VAT" and then the supplier's VAT details (as per HMRC) would show.
Furthermore, it would be great if there could be a VAT report that you could run each quarter to check whether all VAT numbers are correct. It might involve a bit more work for the bookkeeper to ensure they set up the supplier correctly in Xero, but it would be a great risk-reduction tool.
John Sadler
shared this idea
Thanks for the suggestion to add a “Check VAT” action in Xero Contacts to verify VAT numbers directly with HMRC John. We can see how this would be a helpful addition for ongoing supplier checks ✨.We’re moving this idea to Gaining Support so others can vote and add real-world examples. The more detail you can share about when and how you’d use this (for example, one-off checks during setup vs. quarterly reviews), the better we can assess impact and prioritisation. We’ll continue to monitor interest and will update this thread if there’s progress to share.
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Chris Buchanan
commented
Ai helped me create an app with an API to check EU, UK and AU ABN/VAT # by dropping in an invoice and using OCR, it then connects via API to the government sites returns all results, i.e. valid, tax status, collecting GST/VAT etc, and address. AI built the App in 30 mins. if someone without any coding experience can do it, Xero can do it. it should be standard.
within 15 seconds, i have a clear view on how to setup the vendor. ideally Xero should take the details from the API call and pre-populate the required fields in Xero, reducing the manual input. next step is to connect my standalone APP via API to update Xero for me. again, i should not have to build simple things that should be standard in Xero.
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Paula Wyeth
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I’d like to suggest a feature in Xero where AI automatically checks the validity of ABNs on bills and expenses.
When importing bills into Xero: AI could scan the document, detect the ABN, and validate it automatically. If the ABN is invalid or not current, the system would flag it. I believe XBert offers this option.
When coding bank feed transactions, creating spend money, or entering bills: A dedicated ABN field or pop-up box could appear, with a one-click button to check the ABN directly within the screen (instead of leaving Xero to check manually).
Automation benefit: By removing the need to manually verify ABNs each time, this feature would save time, reduce errors, and improve compliance.