What is the correct format for my VAT number?
We believe that these are the correct formats for VAT numbers.
| Country | Format |
| Austria | “U” + 8 digits |
| Belgium | “0” + 9 digits |
| Bulgaria | 9 to 10 digits |
| Croatia | 11 digits |
| Republic of Cyprus | 8 digits + 1 letter |
| Czech Republic | 8 to 10 digits |
| Denmark | 8 digits |
| Estonia | 9 digits |
| Finland | 8 digits |
| France | 2 letters + 9 digits |
| Germany | 9 digits |
| Greece | 9 digits |
| Hungary | 8 digits |
| Ireland |
1 digit + 1 letter + 5 digits 7 digits + 1 or 2 letters |
| Italy | 11 digits |
| Latvia | 11 digits |
| Lithuania | 9 or 12 digits |
| Luxemburg | 8 digits |
| Malta | 8 digits |
| Netherlands | 9 digits + “B” + 2 digits |
| Poland | 10 digits |
| Portugal | 9 digits |
| Romania | Up to 10 digits |
| Slovakia | 10 digits |
| Slovenia | 8 digits |
| Spain | 9 letters and/or digits |
| Sweden | 12 digits |
Outside the EU
The VAT ID number may be known under a different name based on your place of registration.
| Country | Format |
| Australia – ABN, ACN | 11 digits |
| Belarus – УНП | 9 digits |
| Canary Islands – IGIC | 9 letters and/or digits |
| Colombia – VAT | 10 letters and/or digits |
| Iceland – VSK/VASK | 5 to 6 letters and/or digits |
| Indonesia – NPWP | 15 digits |
| Japan – JCT | 13 digits |
| New Zealand – GST | 8 to 9 digits |
| Norway – VAT | 9 digits + “MVA” |
| Saudi Arabia – TRN | 15 digits |
| Serbia – PIB | 9 digits |
| Singapore – GST / UEN / NRIC | 10 letters and/or digits |
| South Korea – BRN | 10 digits |
| Switzerland – VAT | 3 digits + “.” + 3 digits + “.” + 3 digits + “MWST” |
| Taiwan – VAT | 8 digits |
| Thailand – TIN | 13 digits |
| Turkey – VAT | 10 digits |
| United Arab Emirates – TRN | 15 digits |