diff --git a/addons/base_vat/models/res_partner.py b/addons/base_vat/models/res_partner.py
index 41ba6a38fed..25e013aa894 100644
--- a/addons/base_vat/models/res_partner.py
+++ b/addons/base_vat/models/res_partner.py
@@ -149,6 +149,11 @@ class ResPartner(models.Model):
 
     @api.constrains('vat', 'country_id')
     def check_vat(self):
+        # The context key 'no_vat_validation' allows you to store/set a VAT number without doing validations.
+        # This is for API pushes from external platforms where you have no control over VAT numbers.
+        if self.env.context.get('no_vat_validation'):
+            return
+
         for partner in self:
             country = partner.commercial_partner_id.country_id
             if partner.vat and self._run_vat_test(partner.vat, country, partner.is_company) is False: