Alternative to TAX Exemption & VAT e-invoices for validating VAT on Shopify
If you are looking for an alternative to TAX Exemption & VAT e-invoices to validate VAT numbers in VIES and sell VAT-free to EU businesses from Shopify, here is a comparison with LG EU VAT Exempt & VIES Validator, our app. We only use the public data from both listings on the Shopify App Store, checked on October 10, 2026.
Quick comparison
| LG EU VAT Exempt & VIES Validator | TAX Exemption & VAT e-invoices | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes: 100 validations per month | No (7-day trial) |
| Paid pricing | Pro: $3.99/month or $29/year | Starter: $9.99/month · Professional: $24.99/month · B2B Plus Portal: $49.99/month |
| VIES validation | Yes (unlimited on Pro) | Yes, on all plans |
| Switzerland and Norway | Yes (Pro) | Not listed |
| Tax-exempt Shopify B2B companies | Yes (free) | Yes (B2B Plus Portal) |
| VAT invoices and credit notes | No | Yes, in 22 languages (Professional) |
| Intra-EU sales and OSS reports | Yes (Pro) | Not listed |
| App languages (according to the App Store) | 7 | 10 |
| Free trial of the paid plan | 30 days | 7 days |
What each one offers
LG EU VAT Exempt & VIES Validator
- Free plan with real VIES validation (100 per month), prices with and without VAT, and a business/consumer selector on the first visit.
- Domestic VAT rule and proof of the check saved on every order.
- On Pro: unlimited validations, Switzerland and Norway, retries and grace days if VIES is down, periodic revalidation, country lists and rules, and reports for the EC Sales List and OSS.
TAX Exemption & VAT e-invoices
- VIES validation and VAT-free sales to verified businesses from the Starter plan.
- On Professional: unlimited invoices in 22 languages, a credit note for every refund, VAT-free shipping for businesses, and sales outside the EU VAT area.
- On B2B Plus Portal: exemption for Shopify B2B companies and personal help with the setup.
Which one is right for you?
If you need the app to generate VAT invoices and credit notes, TAX Exemption & VAT e-invoices includes them from its Professional plan. If what you need is to validate the VAT number, remove VAT for eligible businesses and keep proof of every check, with a free plan and a lower-priced paid plan, LG EU VAT Exempt & VIES Validator covers that case.
Before you decide, check the reviews of each one on the App Store: LG EU VAT Exempt & VIES Validator and TAX Exemption & VAT e-invoices. You can also try our free VIES VAT number validator.
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Comparison made on October 10, 2026 using public data from the Shopify App Store listings. Prices and features may change: check each app's listing. App names belong to their respective owners; Línea Gráfica is not affiliated with them.