=== EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: protoolkit
Tags: woocommerce, vat, eu vat, vies, b2b, reverse charge
Requires at least: 6.4
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Validate EU VAT numbers at checkout with VIES and apply reverse charge for valid B2B orders.

== Description ==

EU VAT Validator for WooCommerce helps stores validate VAT numbers during checkout using the official VIES SOAP service.

Features:

* VAT number field at checkout
* VIES validation via the official EU VIES SOAP API
* Automatic reverse charge for valid B2B orders
* VAT validation result saved on orders
* No phone-home tracking
* Completely free, no upsells

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `woo-eu-vat-validator` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
2. Activate the plugin through the "Plugins" screen in WordPress.
3. Ensure WooCommerce is active.
4. Test checkout with a valid EU VAT number.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this plugin send data to third-party services? =
Only the VAT number validation request to the official EU VIES SOAP endpoint is made. This is core functionality.

= Is WooCommerce required? =
Yes. WooCommerce must be active.

= Where can I find more plugins? =
Check out [protoolkit.net](https://protoolkit.net) for our other free WooCommerce plugins.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial WordPress.org release.
* VAT field, VIES validation and reverse charge support.