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VIES VAT Number Checker

Check any EU VAT number instantly against the official VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) database. Results include company name and registered address when available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a VIES VAT number check?▶
A VIES VAT check verifies that a VAT identification number is valid and registered in the European Commission's VAT Information Exchange System (VIES). It confirms the business is VAT-registered in an EU member state and returns the company name and address.
Which countries does the VIES VAT checker cover?▶
VIES covers all 27 EU member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
How do I validate a VAT number?▶
Select the EU country from the dropdown, enter the VAT number (without the country prefix), and click Check. The tool queries the official VIES database in real time and returns the validation status, company name, and registered address.

About VAT Validation

The VIES system is operated by the European Commission and allows businesses to verify the validity of VAT numbers issued by EU member states. A valid VAT number confirms that a business is registered for VAT in the specified country.

Supported Countries

All 27 EU member states: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

How VAT Numbers Work

Each EU country has its own VAT number format. The number always starts with a two-letter country code (e.g., DE for Germany, FR for France) followed by digits and sometimes letters. When using our validator, select the country and enter only the number portion — we'll add the country prefix automatically.