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Free VAT number check with VIES
Check a European VAT number: format and official VIES registration.Registry checks through the European Commission
Loading your allowance before you can start a check.
10 free registry checks per IP address per day, shared by VIES, EORI and supplier checks. A shared connection shares this allowance. It renews at midnight Netherlands time.
For single checks, free allowance first, then credits. 6 credits per completed VIES check, including an invalid registration. Outages cost no credits.
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1 credit = €0.01. A completed registry or bulk check costs 6 credits; a detailed report costs 1,900 credits. The same balance covers reports, bulk checks and the API. You can also buy a single report for €19 without credits.
Including VAT. No subscription, expiry or automatic top-ups. You choose where to spend your credits.
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How this tool works
Enter your customer’s or supplier’s VAT number including country code. Click Check VIES for free to check it with the European Commission through our server. You see registration status, the time of the check, and any name and address supplied by the country concerned. Nothing is sent while you type.
Common questions
Is the number actually checked with VIES?
Yes. After you click, we request the result directly from the official VIES service. If the service is unavailable, we say so separately. An outage does not mean your VAT number is invalid. Name and address are shown only when supplied by the country; an address may be protected.
Can I search for a VAT number by company name?
No. You need to have the number already. Ask your customer or supplier for it if it is missing.
Which details do you need?
- VAT number with country code
Limits of this tool
- Format check only. Verify validity and name/address in VIES before an intra-community supply.
Year: 2026 · Version 2026.1
Sources for this tool
- European Commission — VIES · calculation source checked 2026-09-04
Prepared by the Rekenbox product team at Winstwaker. The listed source references and calculation version make the method traceable. Report a content error Last updated: 2026-09-04. Rekenbox is a product by Winstwaker. The tool applies a calculation model to your inputs; a result or paid report is not a personal assessment by an adviser.