diff --git a/base_vat_optional_vies/__manifest__.py b/base_vat_optional_vies/__manifest__.py
index 066306ba..90b7e007 100644
--- a/base_vat_optional_vies/__manifest__.py
+++ b/base_vat_optional_vies/__manifest__.py
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@
     "category": "Accounting",
     "version": "15.0.1.0.0",
     "depends": ["base_vat"],
-    "external_dependencies": {"python": ["vatnumber"]},
     "data": ["views/res_partner_view.xml"],
     "author": "Tecnativa," "Odoo Community Association (OCA)",
     "website": "https://github.com/OCA/account-financial-tools",