Expanded and smarter VAT/Tax ID validation at checkout

The AI Commerce Cloud checkout process now features significantly improved VAT and Tax ID handling for global eCommerce operations. This update expands the validation logic to cover all EU member states, including nuanced formats like:

• Austria: AT U12345678

• Sweden: SE 123456789012

• Finland: 1234567-8

In addition to EU formats, the system now supports tax ID validations for the United Kingdom, United States EIN, and a selection of other commonly used global formats.

Key enhancements include:

• Country-specific structure checks: VAT numbers are no longer treated as generic fields. Each country’s structure is verified for both format and required prefix.

• Smart fallback validation: For countries outside the predefined list, a minimum rule applies—IDs must be at least 5 characters long and contain at least two digits—significantly reducing spam and placeholder entries.

• Real-time error detection: Mistyped or invalid entries are flagged immediately at checkout, improving data quality and reducing manual corrections in accounting and tax reporting workflows.

These improvements ensure compliance, streamline invoicing, and help merchants maintain clean, audit-ready tax records with minimal effort.