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Each entry includes the original VAT string, isValid boolean, status string (e.g. 'valid', 'not_valid'), name and address (null if the member state does not release them or if invalid), a userError field with any VIES error code (e.g. INVALID, MS_MAX_CONCURRENT_REQ), and a requestDate timestamp. 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Prefer this over country-specific VAT APIs when you need a single unified endpoint covering all EU member states. Note that name/address availability varies by member state.","instructions":null,"reviewSummary":null,"reviewSummaryHighlights":null,"reviewSummaryConcerns":null,"reviewSummaryGeneratedAt":null,"activationCount":0,"lastUsedAt":null,"lastSuccessfullyRanAt":null,"lastHealthCheckAt":"2026-10-30T06:40:56.360Z","isFirstParty":false,"canonicalSlug":"eu-vies-vat-batch-validator-dd495290"}