What is a VAT number?

A VAT (Value Added Tax) number is a unique identifier assigned to businesses registered for VAT in countries that use this tax system. It's used to track tax collection and payments across the supply chain, ensuring businesses can reclaim VAT paid on purchases and properly charge VAT on sales.

Tool description

This VAT validator checks whether a VAT number follows the correct format for European Union member states. It validates the structure and format of VAT numbers according to country-specific rules, helping businesses verify the validity of VAT numbers before conducting transactions.

Features

  • Validates VAT number format for EU countries
  • Checks country-specific VAT number patterns
  • Instant validation feedback

Supported Countries

The tool validates VAT numbers for all EU member states, including:

  • Austria (AT) - Format: ATU12345678
  • Belgium (BE) - Format: BE0123456789
  • Bulgaria (BG) - Format: BG123456789
  • Croatia (HR) - Format: HR12345678901
  • Cyprus (CY) - Format: CY12345678L
  • Czech Republic (CZ) - Format: CZ12345678
  • Denmark (DK) - Format: DK12345678
  • Estonia (EE) - Format: EE123456789
  • Finland (FI) - Format: FI12345678
  • France (FR) - Format: FRXX123456789
  • Germany (DE) - Format: DE123456789
  • Greece (EL) - Format: EL123456789
  • Hungary (HU) - Format: HU12345678
  • Ireland (IE) - Format: IE1234567L
  • Italy (IT) - Format: IT12345678901
  • Latvia (LV) - Format: LV12345678901
  • Lithuania (LT) - Format: LT123456789
  • Luxembourg (LU) - Format: LU12345678
  • Malta (MT) - Format: MT12345678
  • Netherlands (NL) - Format: NL123456789B01
  • Poland (PL) - Format: PL1234567890
  • Portugal (PT) - Format: PT123456789
  • Romania (RO) - Format: RO1234567890
  • Slovakia (SK) - Format: SK1234567890
  • Slovenia (SI) - Format: SI12345678
  • Spain (ES) - Format: ESX12345678
  • Sweden (SE) - Format: SE123456789001
  • United Kingdom (GB) - Format: GB123456789