Xero Integration

Automated Business Verification

Vanillah connects to your Xero account, verifies every contact's ABN or NZBN against the official register, and keeps your data accurate, compliant, and up to date — automatically.

Built for accountants, bookkeepers & business owners across AU & NZ

ABN
Verified Against ABR
NZBN
Verified Against NZBN Registry
Auto
On Contact Create, Update or Bill Received
30-day
Auto Re-verification
OCR
Invoice Extraction

Why This Matters

Inaccurate ABN/NZBN and GST data creates compliance risk, wasted time, and real financial cost.

Missing or Wrong ABN/NZBNs

Contacts added without business numbers, or with typos and outdated registrations.

Automatic ABN/NZBN Lookup

Vanillah searches the ABR and NZBN Registry by name, matches the correct number, and writes it to Xero.

GST Charged by Non-Registered Suppliers

Paying GST on invoices from suppliers who aren't registered — money you can't claim back.

GST Registration Checking

Every contact's GST status is verified against the official register. Mismatches are flagged immediately.

Hours of Manual Checking

Looking up ABN/NZBNs one at a time on government websites, then copy-pasting into Xero.

Bulk Verification in Minutes

Process 1,000+ contacts in under an hour. What used to take days now runs automatically.

Tax Authority Penalties

The ATO and IRD require you to verify business numbers. Failure to withhold from unregistered suppliers = penalties.

Always-Current Business Data

Automatic 30-day re-verification. Cancelled ABN/NZBNs are caught immediately, not at audit time.

Customers Go Dark on Debts

A customer's business gets cancelled or deregisters — you only find out when invoices stop getting paid.

Customer Monitoring & Alerts

Get notified the moment a customer's ABN/NZBN is cancelled or their GST status changes.

The Process

How It Works

From connection to compliance in four steps. No manual data entry, no spreadsheets, no government website tab juggling.

Step 01

Connect Your Xero Account

One-click OAuth connection. Vanillah securely reads your contact list — no passwords stored, no manual exports.

Step 02

We Verify Against the Official Register

Every contact is searched against the ABR (Australia) or NZBN Registry (New Zealand). Business number, entity name, active status, and GST registration — all checked automatically.

Step 03

Review Results & Apply

You see a clear report: verified contacts, flagged issues, missing ABN/NZBNs, GST mismatches. Choose to apply changes to Xero or review only.

Step 04

Stay Current Automatically

Vanillah re-verifies your contacts every 30 days. If a business number is cancelled or GST status changes, you're notified immediately.

Capabilities

What You Get

Everything you need to keep your Xero contacts verified, compliant, and accurate — across Australia and New Zealand.

ABN/NZBN & ACN Verification

Search by contact name or number against the ABR (AU) or NZBN Registry (NZ). Matches business number, ACN, and entity name.

GST Status Checking

Instantly see if a supplier is GST registered in AU or NZ. Flag contacts charging GST when they shouldn't be.

Automatic Xero Updates

Verified business numbers are written directly to your Xero contacts. No copy-paste, no CSV imports.

OCR Invoice Extraction

Upload invoices and Vanillah reads ABN/NZBNs from the document using OCR, then cross-verifies against the official register.

Cross-Verify Invoices

Compare business numbers on invoices to what's in Xero and the register. Catch mismatches and potential fraud before you pay.

Smart Business Number Discovery

Can't find an ABN or NZBN? Vanillah searches supplier websites to locate business number details automatically.

Monthly Re-verification

Set and forget. Contacts are re-verified every 30 days. Cancelled registrations and status changes trigger alerts.

Change Notifications

Get notified when a supplier's business number status changes — cancellation, GST deregistration, or entity name update.

Audit-Ready Exports

Export full verification reports with timestamps, register confirmation, and GST status — ready to hand to your auditor or tax authority.

Tax & Audit Readiness

Built for Tax Season & GST Audits

When the ATO or IRD asks “how did you verify this supplier?” — you'll have the answer ready. Vanillah creates the evidence trail your accountant and auditor actually need.

Official Register Verification Certificates

Timestamped proof that each supplier's ABN or NZBN was verified against the official register — showing entity name, registration status, and GST registration at the time of verification.

Full Contact Audit Trail

Every verification, update, and status change is logged with date, time, and result. Shows a complete history of due diligence for every contact in your Xero file.

GST Eligibility Report

Export a report showing which suppliers are GST registered and which are not — with the dates you verified. Evidence that you checked before claiming input tax credits.

Ongoing Compliance Timeline

Monthly re-verification records create a continuous compliance timeline. Demonstrate to auditors that you didn't just check once — you monitored throughout the year.

Export Formats

CSV ExportFull verification data for your records or accountant
PDF ReportBranded summary report ready to attach to BAS or GST return workpapers
Xero NotesVerification history written directly to contact notes in Xero
Audit PackCombined export with verification certificates, GST report, and change log

GST Audit Protection

Tax authorities can deny input tax credits if you can't prove you verified a supplier's business number and GST status before paying. Vanillah's timestamped records provide that proof automatically.

AU — ATO withholding & GST credit requirements
NZ — IRD GST return & input tax credit evidence

Tax Time Ready

Hand your accountant a single export at EOFY — every supplier verified, every GST claim backed with evidence. No more last-minute scrambles looking up business numbers before the deadline.

Why Verification Matters

Risk of NOT Verifying
Claiming GST from unregistered suppliers = ATO penalties
Paying inactive ABNs = potential invoice fraud
Supplier status can change without you knowing
Manual checking = 4–6 hours/month
Audit stress every BAS time
Customers close down, you find out after months of chasing unpaid invoices
With ABN Verification
Automatic GST status check on every supplier
Real-time ABN validation from ABR
Automatic monthly re-verification keeps data current
Set-and-forget automation
Audit-ready trail for every contact
Early warning when customer's GST/ABN status changes — chase payments before it's too late

Pricing

Choose Your Plan

Start protecting your business today. Early access pricing — 60% off for the first 10 sign-ups.

Limited Time — Early Access Pricing60% OFF

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Essentials
$48$19/monthSave 60%

Best for occasional checking

ABN Name & Number Search

  • ABN & ACN verification
  • GST status checking
  • Automatic Xero updates
  • Contact history notes

Bonuses Included:

  • Unlimited first audit
  • Supplier checklist
  • Monthly re-verification
  • Change notifications
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Professional
$98$39/monthSave 60%

Best for fully automated due diligence & fraud safety

You save $59/mo · $708/yr

Full OCR Invoice Reading & ABN Verification

  • Everything in Essentials
  • OCR invoice ABN extraction
  • Cross-verify invoices against ABN
  • Flag ABN & GST mismatches
  • Smart ABN Discovery via website
  • Priority support

All Bonuses PLUS:

  • Smart ABN Discovery (website scanning)
  • Dedicated onboarding session
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Early Access Bonuses (Worth $297)

Unlimited First Audit — FREE

Run your full contact list at no extra cost

Supplier Due Diligence Checklist — FREE

A comprehensive checklist covering ABN verification, GST status, insurance, and red flags to watch for when onboarding new suppliers

Automatic Monthly Re-Verification — FREE

Every contact re-checked every 30 days — zero manual work

ABN Change Notifications — FREE

Get instant alerts when supplier details change or mismatch what you have stored in Xero

Smart ABN Discovery — FREE

Can't find an ABN on the invoice? We automatically scan your supplier's website to find and verify their ABN for you.

Satisfaction Guarantee

If you're not completely satisfied within 30 days, we'll work with you to make it right and ensure you're getting the data you need.

Trusted & Secure

Direct ABR Integration

Data sourced from the official Australian Business Register

Secure Xero Connection

OAuth 2.0 authentication — we never see your Xero password

Always Current

Automatic 30-day re-verification keeps your supplier data fresh

Common Questions

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