VAT number check (VIES)

Validate an EU VAT number live via VIES.

VAT number (EU)

Validate EU VAT number (VIES)

Check whether an EU VAT number is valid. Enter country code + number, e.g. SE556012579001. For a valid number the company name and address are shown. Data is fetched live from the EU Commission VIES service.

Useful for EU B2B invoicing (reverse charge).

Updated for 2026 · Source: Skatteverket / SCB · About the calculations

Frequently asked questions

How do I validate an EU VAT number?

Enter the country code + number, e.g. SE556012579001, in the tool above. For a valid number the company name and address are shown. Data is fetched live from the EU Commission's VIES service.

When do I need to check a VAT number?

It is useful for EU B2B invoicing with reverse charge, to confirm that the buyer's VAT number is valid.

VAT number check (VIES)

Validate EU VAT number (VIES)

Frequently asked questions

How do I validate an EU VAT number?

When do I need to check a VAT number?

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