VAT Number Verification for Czech and EU Businesses

• Austrian VAT numbers: Start with "Country code AT," followed by the letter "U" and 8 digits. Example: ATU12345678.

• Belgian VAT numbers: Start with "Country code BE" and have 10 digits. Example: BE1234567890.

• Bulgarian VAT numbers: Start with "Country code BG" and have either 9 or 10 digits. Examples: BG123456789 or BG1234567890.

• Cyprus VAT numbers: Start with "Country code CY," followed by 8 digits and 1 capital letter. Example: CY12345678X.

• Czech VAT numbers: Start with "Country code CZ" and have 8, 9, or 10 digits. Examples: CZ12345678 or CZ123456789 or CZ1234567890.

• German VAT numbers: Start with "Country code DE" and have 9 digits. Example: DE123456789.

• Danish VAT numbers: Start with "Country code DK" and have 8 digits. Example: DK12345678.

• Estonian VAT numbers: Start with "Country code EE" and have 9 digits. Example: EE123456789.

• Greek VAT numbers: Start with "Country code EL" and have 9 digits. Example: EL123456789.

• Spanish VAT numbers: Start with "Country code ES" followed by 1 capital letter and 8 digits or 2 capital letters and 7 digits. Examples: ESX12345678 or ESXX1234567.

• Finnish VAT numbers: Start with "Country code FI" and have 8 digits. Example: FI12345678.

• French VAT numbers: Start with "Country code FR" and have 2 letters and 8 digits or 1 letter and 9 digits. Examples: FRXX12345678 or FRX123456789.

• Croatian VAT numbers: Start with "Country code HR" and have 11 digits. Example: HR12345678910.

• Hungarian VAT numbers: Start with "Country code HU" and have 8 digits. Example: HU12345678.

• Irish VAT numbers: Start with "Country code IE" and have a combination of 8 or 9 letters or digits. Examples: IE1X23456X or IE1234567XX.

• Italian VAT numbers: Start with "Country code IT" and have 11 digits. Example: IT12345678910.

• Lithuanian VAT numbers: Start with "Country code LT" and have 9 or 12 digits. Examples: LT123456789 or LT123456789123.

• Luxembourg VAT numbers: Start with "Country code LU" and have 8 digits. Example: LU12345678.

• Polish VAT numbers: Start with "Country code PL" and have 10 digits. Example: PL1234567890.

• Portuguese VAT numbers: Start with "Country code PT" and have 9 digits. Example: PT123456789.

• Romanian VAT numbers: Start with "Country code RO" and have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 digits. Examples: RO12 or RO1234 or RO1234567890.

• Swedish VAT numbers: Start with "Country code SE" and have 12 digits. Example: SE123456789123.

• Slovenian VAT numbers: Start with "Country code SL" and have 8 digits. Example: SL12345678.

• Slovakian VAT numbers: Start with "Country code SK" and have 10 digits. Example: SK1234567890.

• Northern Ireland VAT numbers: Start with "Country code XI" and have a combination of letters and digits. Examples: XIXXXX12 or XIX123456789 or XI123XXXX1

EU VAT numbers of any country can be verified online and free on this website. You only need to choose the EU VAT country code and enter the VAT number of any Company registered in EU.

Entrepreneurs and businesses must pay VAT in the Czech Republic under two circumstances. The first is if the business’ annual turnover exceeds CZK 2 million. The other is when assets are gained via privatization, merger, or the sale of a company. Either of these instances requires VAT registration. Some might also choose to voluntarily register as a VAT payer, which in some cases can be advantageous.

To register a VAT number for a business, you must submit a form to the Financial Office. If possible, this form should include proof of economic activity and turnover for the previous 12 months. The Financial authority will then send confirmation of VAT registration if all goes smoothly. Confirmation usually takes no longer than 15 days from submitting the application.

Sometimes, it can be advantageous for taxpayers to register as a VAT payer voluntarily. It might be when buying goods or services from a VAT payer more than you sell to them. This enables the VAT payer to claim their VAT back, effectively reducing the cost of your products and services. You might also register for VAT when providing services to entrepreneurs who have a business address in another country. Other reasons include buying products at a standard rate but selling at reduced rates, or for claiming VAT on future purchases of valuable assets.