GLOBAL IDENTIFIER DIRECTORY

VAT and company registration formats.
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Search 249 selectable jurisdictions, compare local VAT and registration formats, and see an illustrative example of each structure.

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Local VAT or business-tax identifier formats, company-registration-number formats, and illustrative examples by jurisdiction
Country	Local VAT / tax ID format	Company registration format
AfghanistanAF	10 digitsTaxpayer Identification Number (TIN); Business Receipts Tax appliesExample`1234567890`	Variable numeric / alphanumeric; no single fixed public syntaxACBR registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
Åland IslandsAX	7 digits + hyphen + check digit; limited FI VAT-ID use is FI + 8 digitsFinnish Business ID; no AX VAT prefixExample`1234567-8`	7 digits + hyphen + check digitFinnish Business IDExample`1234567-8`
AlbaniaAL	10 characters (J/K/L + 8 digits + letter)Numri i Identifikimit (NUIS/NIPT)Example`J12345678A`	Letter + 8 digits + letterNIPT / NUISExample`J12345678A`
AlgeriaDZ	15 digitsNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF)Example`123456789012345`	15 digits for NIS; RC variesNIS / RC numberExample`123456789012345`
American SamoaAS	9 digits, normally NN-NNNNNNNEmployer Identification Number (EIN); no VAT/GSTExample`12-3456789`	No stable public format is publishedCorporation registration / charter numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
AndorraAD	Entity-type letter + hyphen + 6 digits + hyphen + control letterNúmero de Registre Tributari (NRT), used for IGIExample`A-123456-Z`	Sequential numeric identifier; no fixed width officially publishedRegistre de Societats registration numberExample`123456`
AngolaAO	10 digits for legal personsNúmero de Identificação Fiscal (NIF)Example`1234567890`	Registry serial / date syntax varies; no single stable national patternCommercial-registration matrículaExample`12345-26/010126`
AnguillaAI	10 digits; business TIN begins with 2GST Tax Identification Number (TIN)Example`2000000001`	A + 9 digits in newer records; legacy 7-digit numbers coexistCommercial Registry company numberExample`A123456789`
AntarcticaAQ	Not applicableNo sovereign VAT/GST or local business tax identifierExample`Not applicable`	Not applicableNo local commercial registryExample`Not applicable`
Antigua & BarbudaAG	Numeric base TIN of at least 6 digits + 2-digit tax-type codeAntigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) TINExample`12345678`	Sequential or entity-prefix identifier; no single cross-registry syntaxCompany / IBC registration numberExample`ITA-0001`
ArgentinaAR	11 digits (XX-XXXXXXXX-X)Código Único de Identificación Tributaria (CUIT)Example`30-12345678-9`	11 digitsCUITExample`30123456789`
ArmeniaAM	8 digits; final digit is a check digitTaxpayer Identification Number (TIN), used for VATExample`12345678`	Dotted numeric identifier; segment lengths varyState Register of Legal Entities numberExample`12.345.678`
ArubaAW	8 digitsBBO / BAVP / BAZV taxpayer number; turnover taxes applyExample`12345678`	H or S + sequential digits, commonly with .0; legacy numeric records coexistHandelsregister (KvK) numberExample`H12345.0`
AustraliaAU	11 digitsAustralian Business Number (ABN)Example`12345678901`	ACN: 9 digits; ABN: 11 digitsACN / ABNExample`123456789`
AustriaAT	ATU + 8 digitsUmsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer (UID)Example`ATU12345678`	Up to 6 digits + check letterFirmenbuchnummerExample`123456a`
AzerbaijanAZ	10 digitsVÖEN / Taxpayer Identification Number, used for VATExample`1234567890`	10 digitsState-registration identifier (VÖEN)Example`1234567890`
BahamasBS	9-digit TINVAT Registration NumberExample`123456789`	Sequential numeric; may include suffixCompany numberExample`123456`
BahrainBH	15 digitsVAT Account Number (VAN)Example`123456789012345`	Up to 6 digits + branch suffixCommercial Registration (CR)Example`123456-01`
BangladeshBD	13 digitsBusiness Identification Number (BIN)Example`1234567890123`	Alphanumeric; often entity prefix + serial/yearIncorporation numberExample`C-12345/2026`
BarbadosBB	13-digit TINVAT Registration NumberExample`1234567890123`	Sequential numericCompany numberExample`123456`
BelarusBY	9 digitsУчетный номер плательщика (УНП)Example`123456789`	9 digitsУНП (UNP)Example`123456789`
BelgiumBE	BE + 10 digitsBTW-nummer / Numéro de TVAExample`BE0123456789`	10 digitsOndernemingsnummer / Numéro d'entrepriseExample`0123456789`
BelizeBZ	6 digitsGeneral Sales Tax TINExample`123456`	Sequential numeric, variable length; specialist entity formats varyCompanies and Corporate Affairs Registry numberExample`12345`
BeninBJ	13 digits; final digit is a check digitIdentifiant Fiscal Unique (IFU)Example`1234567890123`	RB/{locality}/{YY} {A\|B} {serial}; newer OHADA variants coexistRCCMExample`RB/COT/26 B 00001`
BermudaBM	Not applicableNo VATExample`Not applicable`	Up to 5 digitsRegistration numberExample`12345`
BhutanBT	Alphanumeric; no fixed public syntax publishedTaxpayer Number (TPN), used for GSTExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	Alphanumeric; no fixed public syntax publishedCompanies Registry Authority numberExample`U20260101BHU0001`
BoliviaBO	7–13 digits; taxpayer type dependentNúmero de Identificación Tributaria (NIT)Example`1234567890`	10–13 digitsNúmero de Identificación Tributaria (NIT)Example`1234567890`
Bosnia & HerzegovinaBA	12–13 digitsJedinstveni identifikacioni broj (JIB)Example`1234567890123`	JIB: 13 digits; MBS varies by courtJIB / MBSExample`1234567890123`
BotswanaBW	Based on the entity UIN; length varies by entity typeVAT registration numberExample`BW12345678901`	BW + 11 digits; legacy COYYYY/serial records coexistCIPA Unique Identification Number (UIN)Example`BW12345678901`
Bouvet IslandBV	Not applicableNo local VAT/GST or business tax identifierExample`Not applicable`	Not applicableNo local commercial registryExample`Not applicable`
BrazilBR	14 digits (XX.XXX.XXX/XXXX-XX)Cadastro Nacional de Pessoa Jurídica (CNPJ)Example`12.345.678/0001-90`	14 digitsCNPJExample`12345678000190`
British Indian Ocean TerritoryIO	No stable published formatNo published VAT/GST or business TINExample`Not applicable`	Not applicableNo territorial company-registration numberExample`Not applicable`
British Virgin IslandsVG	Not applicableNo VAT or GSTExample`Not applicable`	Up to 7 digitsBVI company numberExample`1234567`
BruneiBN	ROCBN registration number is used as the tax identifierNo VAT/GST or separate entity TINExample`RC12345678`	P, RC, or RFC + 8 digitsROCBN business / company registration numberExample`RC12345678`
BulgariaBG	BG + 9–10 digitsИдентификационен номер по ДДСExample`BG123456789`	9 digits; 13 for branchesEIK / BULSTATExample`123456789`
Burkina FasoBF	8 digits + 1 uppercase letterIdentifiant Fiscal Unique (IFU)Example`12345678A`	BF-{city3}-{jurisdiction2}-{YYYY}-{class}-{serial}RCCMExample`BF-OUA-01-2026-B-00001`
BurundiBI	10 digitsNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF)Example`1234567890`	Sequential registry identifier; legacy and provincial forms varyRegistre de commerce numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
CambodiaKH	L or K + 3 digits + hyphen + 9 digitsTax Identification Number (TIN), used for VATExample`K123-456789012`	8 digits, retaining leading zerosMinistry of Commerce company registration numberExample`00123456`
CameroonCM	Current issuance: 14 digits; legacy 14-character records coexistNuméro d'Identifiant Unique (NIU)Example`12345678901234`	Registry / city / year / class / serial; prefixes and separators varyRCCMExample`RC/DLA/2026/B/0001`
CanadaCA	9 digits + RT + 4 digitsGST/HST Number (Business Number)Example`123456789RT0001`	Federal: 7 digits; provincial: variesCorporation numberExample`1234567`
Cape VerdeCV	9 digitsNúmero de Identificação Fiscal (NIF)Example`123456789`	9-digit NIF with registry-specific suffix; legacy forms coexistNúmero único de matrículaExample`123456789/0120260001`
Caribbean NetherlandsBQ	No stable public syntax publishedGeneral Expenditure Tax (ABB) / CRIB numberExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	Sequential numeric, variable lengthIsland Trade Register numberExample`123456`
Cayman IslandsKY	Not applicableNo VAT or GSTExample`Not applicable`	Up to 6 digitsCompany numberExample`123456`
Central African RepublicCF	M + 6 digits + uppercase letter + 3 digitsNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF)Example`M123456A789`	CA/BG/{YYYY}{class}{serial}; separators varyRCCMExample`CA/BG/2026B00001`
ChadTD	7 digits + 1 uppercase letterNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF)Example`1234567A`	TD-{city3}-{jurisdiction2}-{YYYY}-{class}-{5-digit serial}RCCMExample`TD-NDJ-01-2026-B-12345`
ChileCL	Up to 8 digits + hyphen + check digitRol Único Tributario (RUT)Example`12345678-K`	Up to 8 digits + check digitRUTExample`12345678-K`
ChinaCN	18 alphanumeric characters统一社会信用代码 (Unified Social Credit Code)Example`91110108MA0EXAMP1X`	18 alphanumeric charactersUnified Social Credit CodeExample`91110108MA0EXAMP1X`
Christmas IslandCX	11 digitsAustralian Business Number (ABN); Australian GST does not apply locallyExample`12000000001`	9 digitsAustralian Company Number (ACN)Example`000000001`
Cocos (Keeling) IslandsCC	11 digitsAustralian Business Number (ABN); Australian GST does not apply locallyExample`13000000002`	9 digitsAustralian Company Number (ACN)Example`000000002`
ColombiaCO	9 digits + check digitNúmero de Identificación Tributaria (NIT)Example`123456789-0`	9–10 digits + check digitNITExample`123456789-0`
ComorosKM	No stable public NIF syntax publishedNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF); no VATExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	KM-{city3}-{jurisdiction2}-{YYYY}-{class}-{5-digit serial}RCCMExample`KM-MOR-01-2026-B-00001`
Congo - BrazzavilleCG	Current issuance: 14 digits; legacy 14-character records coexistNuméro d'Identification Unique (NIU)Example`12345678901234`	CG-{city3}-{jurisdiction2}-{YYYY}-{class}-{5-digit serial}RCCMExample`CG-BZV-01-2026-B-00001`
Congo - KinshasaCD	Uppercase letter + 7 digits + uppercase letterNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF)Example`A1234567B`	CD/{registry3}/RCCM/{YY}-{class}-{5-digit serial}RCCMExample`CD/KIN/RCCM/26-B-00001`
Cook IslandsCK	Exactly 5 digitsRevenue Management Division number / TINExample`12345`	C + numeric sequence; no fixed width publishedCompanies Register numberExample`C12345`
Costa RicaCR	10 digits for legal entitiesCédula JurídicaExample`3101234567`	10 digitsCédula JurídicaExample`3101234567`
Côte d’IvoireCI	CI + 4-digit year + 7-digit sequence + check letterIdentifiant Unique (IDU)Example`CI20260000001A`	CI + 11 digits + uppercase check letterIdentifiant Unique (IDU)Example`CI20260000001A`
CroatiaHR	HR + 11 digitsPDV identifikacijski broj (OIB)Example`HR12345678901`	MBS varies by court; OIB 11 digitsMBS / OIBExample`12345678901`
CubaCU	11 digits for legal personsNúmero de Identificación Tributaria (NIT); no broad VATExample`12345678901`	Registry book / folio references or REEUP codes; no single national syntaxRegistro Mercantil / REEUP referenceExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
CuraçaoCW	9 digitsTurnover tax (OB) taxpayer number / CRIBExample`123456789`	Sequential numeric, commonly 5–6 digitsCuraçao Trade Register (KvK) numberExample`123456`
CyprusCY	CY + 8 digits + letterΑριθμός Εγγραφής Φ.Π.Α.Example`CY12345678A`	HE + up to 6 digits for companiesRegistration numberExample`HE123456`
CzechiaCZ	CZ + 8–10 digitsDaňové identifikační číslo (DIČ)Example`CZ12345678`	8 digitsIČOExample`12345678`
DenmarkDK	DK + 8 digitsCVR-nummer / MomsregistreringsnummerExample`DK12345678`	8 digitsCVR-nummerExample`12345678`
DjiboutiDJ	No stable public syntax publishedNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF), used for VATExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	{serial}/{letter}/{legal-form abbreviation}RCS / registre analytique numberExample`12345/B/SARL`
DominicaDM	Up to 6 base digits + 1 check digitVAT Tax Identification Number (TIN)Example`1234567`	YYYY/C#### currently; legacy numeric records coexistCIPO company numberExample`2026/C0001`
Dominican RepublicDO	9 digits for companiesRegistro Nacional del Contribuyente (RNC)Example`123456789`	9 digits for companiesRNCExample`123456789`
EcuadorEC	13 digitsRegistro Único de Contribuyentes (RUC)Example`1234567890001`	13 digitsRUCExample`1234567890001`
EgyptEG	9 digitsTax Registration NumberExample`123456789`	Up to 7 digitsCommercial Register numberExample`1234567`
El SalvadorSV	14 digitsNúmero de Identificación Tributaria (NIT)Example`12345678901234`	14 digitsNITExample`12345678901234`
Equatorial GuineaGQ	No stable current public syntax publishedNúmero de Identificación Fiscal (NIF)Example`Authority-issued; format varies`	Folio / book reference; no uniform company-number syntax publishedRegistro Mercantil referenceExample`F123 L45 BIS`
EritreaER	No stable public business-TIN syntax publishedTIN; sales and service taxes apply rather than VATExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	No stable public syntax publishedBusiness registration / licence numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
EstoniaEE	EE + 9 digitsKäibemaksukohustuslase number (KMKR)Example`EE123456789`	8 digitsRegistrikoodExample`12345678`
EswatiniSZ	9 digitsTIN / VAT taxpayer numberExample`123456789`	Current records use 15 digits; legacy serial/year formats coexistCompany Registration NumberExample`123456789012345`
EthiopiaET	10 digitsTax Identification Number (TIN)Example`1234567890`	Issuing-authority / region / sequence / year formats varyCommercial Registration NumberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)FK	6 charactersNo VAT; Company Reference Number (CRN)Example`AB1234`	Sequential numeric, variable lengthRegistrar of Companies registration numberExample`12345`
Faroe IslandsFO	6 digits in current official examplesV-tal / MVG numberExample`123456`	Sequential numeric identifier; no fixed width officially publishedSkrásetingarnummarExample`12345`
FijiFJ	9 or 10 digitsTax Identification Number (TIN), used for VATExample`123456789`	No fixed public structure publishedEntity / company numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
FinlandFI	FI + 8 digitsArvonlisäveronumero (ALV-nro)Example`FI12345678`	7 digits + check digitY-tunnusExample`1234567-8`
FranceFR	FR + 2-character key + 9-digit SIRENNuméro de TVA intracommunautaireExample`FRAB123456789`	9 digits / 14 digitsSIREN / SIRETExample`123456789`
French GuianaGF	9 digitsNo VAT/GST; SIREN is the business identifierExample`123456789`	9 digits; final digit is a check digitSIRENExample`123456789`
French PolynesiaPF	No separate standardized VAT number published; Numéro TAHITI is used as the business referenceTVA / Numéro TAHITIExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	Registry-issued; format variesRCS Papeete / Numéro TAHITIExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
French Southern TerritoriesTF	Not applicableNo VAT/GST or territorial business tax identifierExample`Not applicable`	French operators retain identifiers from their home jurisdictionNo territorial company registerExample`Not applicable`
GabonGA	12 digits + 1 uppercase letterNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF)Example`123456789012A`	GA-{city3}-{jurisdiction2}-{YYYY}-{class}-{5-digit serial}RCCMExample`GA-LBV-01-2026-B-00001`
GambiaGM	No stable formal syntax publishedTax Identification Number (TIN)Example`Authority-issued; format varies`	Registry-assigned; no stable public syntax publishedCompany Registration NumberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
GeorgiaGE	9 digitsTax Identification NumberExample`123456789`	9 digitsIdentification numberExample`123456789`
GermanyDE	DE + 9 digitsUmsatzsteuer-Identifikationsnummer (USt-IdNr.)Example`DE123456789`	HRA/HRB + 2–6 digits; court requiredHandelsregisternummerExample`HRB 123456`
GhanaGH	11 alphanumeric charactersGRA TINExample`GHA00000001`	AlphanumericCompany numberExample`GHREG00001`
GibraltarGI	Not applicableNo VAT or GSTExample`Not applicable`	Up to 6 digitsCompany numberExample`123456`
GreeceGR	EL + 9 digitsΑριθμός Μητρώου Φ.Π.Α. (ΑΦΜ)Example`EL123456789`	GEMI up to 12 digits; AFM 9 digitsGEMI / AFMExample`123456789012`
GreenlandGL	8 digitsNo VAT/GST; CVR is the business tax identifierExample`12345678`	8 digitsCVR numberExample`12345678`
GrenadaGD	6 digitsVAT Tax Identification Number (TIN)Example`123456`	YYYY/C + 3–4 digits, I-####, or legacy numeric identifierRegistrar of Companies numberExample`2026/C0001`
GuadeloupeGP	FR + 2-character key + 9-digit SIRENNuméro de TVA intracommunautaireExample`FRAB123456789`	9 digits; final digit is a check digitSIRENExample`123456789`
GuamGU	No fixed account-number syntax published; 9-digit EIN is separately requiredGross Receipts / Business Privilege Tax account numberExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	No stable public syntax publishedGuam DRT business-entity registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
GuatemalaGT	Up to 8 digits including check digitNúmero de Identificación Tributaria (NIT)Example`1234567-8`	Up to 8 digits including check digitNITExample`1234567-8`
GuernseyGG	Not applicableNo VAT or GSTExample`Not applicable`	Up to 5 digitsCompany numberExample`12345`
GuineaGN	9 digitsNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF)Example`123456789`	GN.TCC.YYYY.{A\|B}.{5-digit serial}; separators varyRCCMExample`GN.TCC.2026.B.00001`
Guinea-BissauGW	9 digits; some documents append -GBNúmero de Identificação Fiscal (NIF)Example`123456789`	No stable public syntax publishedRCCM / Commercial Registry NumberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
GuyanaGY	9 digitsVAT Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)Example`123456789`	Sequential numeric; no fixed public widthCommercial Registry company numberExample`123456`
HaitiHT	No stable current public syntax publishedTCA / Numéro d'identification fiscale (NIF)Example`Authority-issued; format varies`	No stable public syntax publishedRegistre du commerce numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
Heard & McDonald IslandsHM	Not applicableNo local VAT/GST or business tax identifierExample`Not applicable`	Not applicableNo local commercial registryExample`Not applicable`
HondurasHN	14 digitsRegistro Tributario Nacional (RTN)Example`12345678901234`	14 digitsRTNExample`12345678901234`
Hong KongHK	8 digitsNo VAT/GST; Business Registration Number (BRN) is the tax identifierExample`12345678`	8 digitsUnique Business Identifier (UBI), equal to BRNExample`12345678`
HungaryHU	HU + 8 digitsKözösségi adószámExample`HU12345678`	NN-NN-NNNNNNCégjegyzékszámExample`01-09-123456`
IcelandIS	5–6 digitsVirðisaukaskattsnúmer (VSK)Example`123456`	10 digitsKennitalaExample`1234567890`
IndiaIN	15 alphanumeric charactersGST Identification Number (GSTIN)Example`29TESTX1234A1Z5`	21 alphanumeric charactersCorporate Identity Number (CIN)Example`U12345KA2026PTC012345`
IndonesiaID	16 digitsNomor Pokok Wajib Pajak (NPWP)Example`1234567890123456`	13 digitsNomor Induk Berusaha (NIB)Example`1234567890123`
IranIR	11 digitsEconomic number / National ID for legal persons, used for VATExample`12345678901`	Sequential digits; length varies by registry officeCompany registration number (شماره ثبت)Example`123456`
IraqIQ	13 digits under the electronic unified-tax-number systemUnified Tax Number; no general VATExample`1234567890123`	No single stable national syntax publishedCompanies Registration Department file numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
IrelandIE	IE + 7 digits + 1–2 lettersUimhir Chláraithe CBLExample`IE1234567AB`	Up to 7 digitsCompany numberExample`1234567`
Isle of ManIM	GB + 9 digitsVAT Registration NumberExample`GB123456789`	Up to 6 digits + letter suffixCompany numberExample`123456C`
IsraelIL	9 digits, zero-paddedמס' עוסק מורשהExample`123456789`	9 digitsCompany numberExample`987654321`
ItalyIT	IT + 11 digitsPartita IVAExample`IT12345678901`	11 digits / province + numberCodice Fiscale / REAExample`12345678901`
JamaicaJM	9-digit TRNGeneral Consumption Tax (GCT)Example`123456789`	Sequential alphanumericCompany numberExample`A123456`
JapanJP	T + 13 digits適格請求書発行事業者登録番号 (Qualified Invoice Issuer Number)Example`T1234567890123`	13 digitsCorporate NumberExample`1234567890123`
JerseyJE	Tax identification number; variable formatGoods & Services Tax (GST)Example`Authority-issued; format varies`	Up to 6 digitsCompany numberExample`123456`
JordanJO	7–9 digitsGeneral Sales Tax numberExample`123456789`	Up to 6 digitsCommercial Register numberExample`123456`
KazakhstanKZ	12 digitsБСН (BIN)Example`123456789012`	12 digitsBusiness Identification Number (BIN)Example`123456789012`
KenyaKE	Letter + 9 digits + letterKRA PINExample`A123456789B`	Alphanumeric; entity/year sequenceCompany numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
KiribatiKI	No fixed public structure publishedTax Identification Number (TIN), used for VAT registrationExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	No stable public format publishedCompany registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
KuwaitKW	6 digits for entities; no VAT systemTax Identification NumberExample`123456`	Sequential numericCommercial licence numberExample`123456`
KyrgyzstanKG	14 digits for legal entitiesTaxpayer Identification Number (INN), used for VATExample`12345678901234`	Serial + 4-digit segment + Cyrillic legal-form suffixState registration numberExample`123456-2026-ООО`
LaosLA	12 digits; includes VAT-status and branch digitsTaxpayer Identification Number (TIN)Example`123456789012`	2 digits + hyphen + 8 digitsEnterprise Registration Certificate numberExample`12-12345678`
LatviaLV	LV + 11 digitsPVN reģistrācijas numursExample`LV12345678901`	11 digitsReģistrācijas numursExample`12345678901`
LebanonLB	TIN followed by VAT tax-type suffixVAT registration / TINExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	Sequential numericCommercial Register numberExample`123456`
LesothoLS	TN + 7 digits + hyphen + check digitTIN, also used as the VAT numberExample`TN1234567-8`	Commonly CYYYY/serial; legacy identifiers varyCompany / business registration numberExample`C2026/12345`
LiberiaLR	9 digits, starting with 5TIN; GST currently applies and VAT begins in 2027Example`512345678`	C- + 5–6 digits for corporations; other entity types use other prefixesLiberia Business Registry entity IDExample`C-123456`
LibyaLY	Tax number issued, but no stable public syntax publishedNo VAT/GST; corporate tax numberExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	Office-specific sequential number; no unified public syntaxCommercial Register registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
LiechtensteinLI	CHE + 9 digits + MWSTMehrwertsteuernummer (MWST)Example`CHE123456789MWST`	FL- + up to 10 digitsFirmennummerExample`FL-1234567890`
LithuaniaLT	LT + 9 or 12 digitsPVM mokėtojo kodasExample`LT123456789`	9 digitsJuridinio asmens kodasExample`123456789`
LuxembourgLU	LU + 8 digitsNuméro d'identification à la TVAExample`LU12345678`	Register letter + up to 6 digitsNuméro RCSExample`B123456`
MacaoMO	8 digits; business taxpayer numbers generally begin with 8Taxpayer number; no VAT/GSTExample`81234567`	Sequential digits; registry-office suffix may be appendedCommercial registration numberExample`123456`
MadagascarMG	10 digitsNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF), used for VATExample`1234567890`	RCS {city} YYYY B {5-digit serial} for companiesRCS numberExample`RCS ANTANANARIVO 2026 B 00001`
MalawiMW	Commonly TP + 8 digits; legacy numeric TPINs remainTPIN, used for VATExample`TP12345678`	COY- + uppercase alphanumeric code; no fixed published widthMBRS company numberExample`COY-AB12CD34`
MalaysiaMY	12-digit TIN; SST number variesSales & Service Tax / TINExample`123456789012`	12 digits; legacy NNNNNN-XCompany Registration NumberExample`202601234567`
MaldivesMV	7 digits + GST + 3 digitsGST Taxpayer Identification NumberExample`1234567GST001`	C + 8 digits; legacy C-####/YYYY records coexistCompany registration numberExample`C12345678`
MaliML	9 digits + 1 uppercase letterNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF), used for VATExample`123456789A`	MA.{registry office}.{YYYY}.B.{serial}; separators varyRCCM numberExample`MA.BKO.2026.B.00001`
MaltaMT	MT + 8 digitsVAT NumberExample`MT12345678`	Entity prefix + 5–6 digitsCompany numberExample`C123456`
Marshall IslandsMH	5 digits + -04Entity Identification Number (EIN); no VATExample`12345-04`	No fixed public structure publishedCorporate entity numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
MartiniqueMQ	FR + 2-character key + 9-digit SIRENNuméro de TVA intracommunautaireExample`FRAB123456789`	9 digits; final digit is a check digitSIRENExample`123456789`
MauritaniaMR	8 digitsNIF / tax ID; no separate VAT numberExample`12345678`	Commonly 8 digits; legacy and free-zone identifiers coexistNational Commercial Register numberExample`87654321`
MauritiusMU	8 alphanumeric charactersVAT Registration NumberExample`A1234567`	Letter + 8–9 digitsBusiness Registration Number (BRN)Example`C123456789`
MayotteYT	9 digitsNo VAT/GST; SIREN is the business identifierExample`123456789`	9 digits; final digit is a check digitSIRENExample`123456789`
MexicoMX	12 characters for legal entitiesRegistro Federal de Contribuyentes (RFC)Example`ABC260101A1B`	12 characters for legal entitiesRFCExample`ABC260101A1B`
MicronesiaFM	No fixed public structure publishedTaxpayer Identification Number (TIN); no VATExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	No stable public format publishedCorporate registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
MoldovaMD	Up to 13 digits; VAT certificate may use local fiscal codeCodul fiscalExample`1234567890123`	13 digitsIDNOExample`9876543210987`
MonacoMC	French format: FR + 2-character key + 9 digitsNuméro de TVAExample`FRAB123456789`	Two-digit year + entity code + sequenceNuméro RCIExample`26S12345`
MongoliaMN	7 digitsLegal-entity register / TIN number, used for VATExample`1234567`	7 digitsState Registration Office legal-entity numberExample`7654321`
MontenegroME	ME + 8-digit PIBPDV registracioni brojExample`ME12345678`	D-NNNNNNN; usually normalized as 8 digits; extracts may append a filing-version suffixCRPS registarski brojExample`5-1234567`
MontserratMS	Not applicableNo VAT/GST or functional TIN equivalentExample`Not applicable`	Assigned by the registry; no fixed public syntaxCompanies and Intellectual Property Office numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
MoroccoMA	IF: 8 digits; ICE: 15 digitsIdentifiant Fiscal (IF) / ICEExample`123456789012345`	RC numeric; ICE 15 digitsRC / ICEExample`123456789012345`
MozambiqueMZ	9 digitsNUIT, used for VATExample`123456789`	9 digitsNUEL (Número Único de Entidade Legal)Example`123456789`
Myanmar (Burma)MM	9 digitsTIN; Commercial Tax applies rather than VATExample`123456789`	9 digitsMyCO company registration numberExample`123456789`
NamibiaNA	7 digits + -01- + check digitVAT registration numberExample`1234567-01-8`	YYYY/serial for companies; other entity types use prefixesCompany registration numberExample`2026/12345`
NauruNR	Exactly 9 digitsTax Identification Number (TIN); no VATExample`123456789`	No stable public format publishedCompany registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
NepalNP	9 digitsPermanent Account Number (PAN), also used for VATExample`123456789`	Numeric; registration-year code may be appendedOffice of Company Registrar numberExample`123456`
NetherlandsNL	NL + 9 digits + B + 2 digitsBtw-identificatienummerExample`NL123456789B01`	8 digitsKvK-nummerExample`12345678`
New CaledoniaNC	6- or 7-digit RID + 3-digit establishment suffixRIDET identifier required on TGC invoicesExample`123456.001`	2- or 4-digit year + class letter + variable numeric sequenceRCS Nouméa numberExample`2026 B 123456`
New ZealandNZ	8 or 9 digitsGST / IRD NumberExample`123456789`	Up to 7 digits / 13 digitsCompany number / NZBNExample`1234567890123`
NicaraguaNI	J + 13 digits for legal personsIVA Registro Único de Contribuyentes (RUC)Example`J1234567890123`	Legacy and current alphanumeric formats coexistMercantile Registry folio / account numberExample`MG00-26-000001`
NigerNE	5–6 digits + slash + taxpayer-class letterNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF), used for VATExample`123456/B`	NE-NIM-01-YYYY-Bnn-NNNNN for Niamey companiesRCCM numberExample`NE-NIM-01-2026-B12-12345`
NigeriaNG	8 digits + hyphen + 4-digit branchTaxpayer Identification Number (TIN)Example`12345678-0001`	RC + up to 7 digitsRC numberExample`RC1234567`
NiueNU	No fixed public structure publishedTIN, used for Niue Consumption TaxExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	No fixed public structure publishedCompany registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
Norfolk IslandNF	11 digitsAustralian Business Number (ABN); Australian GST does not apply locallyExample`12345678901`	9 digitsAustralian Company Number (ACN)Example`123456789`
North KoreaKP	No stable public format publishedNo VAT/GST or publicly documented business TINExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	No publicly accessible stable format publishedCompany registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
North MacedoniaMK	MK + 13 digitsЕдинствен даночен број (ЕДБ)Example`MK1234567890123`	EMBS 7 digits; EDB 13 digitsEMBS / EDBExample`1234567`
Northern Mariana IslandsMP	9 digits, commonly NN-NNNNNNNCNMI TIN; no VAT, used for Business Gross Revenue TaxExample`12-3456789`	No stable public format publishedBusiness / corporate registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
NorwayNO	NO + 9 digits + MVAOrganisasjonsnummer (MVA)Example`NO123456789MVA`	9 digitsOrganisasjonsnummerExample`123456789`
OmanOM	15 digitsVAT Identification NumberExample`123456789012345`	Up to 7 digitsCommercial Registration (CR)Example`1234567`
PakistanPK	NTN: 7 digits; STRN: 13 digitsNTN / Sales Tax Registration NumberExample`1234567890123`	Alphanumeric; SECP-issuedIncorporation numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
PalauPW	6 digitsTIN, used for Palau Goods and Services TaxExample`123456`	No fixed public structure publishedCorporate registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
PalestinePS	9 digitsTax Identification Number / VAT file numberExample`123456789`	9 digitsCompanies Registration Department numberExample`123456789`
PanamaPA	Variable RUC structureRegistro Único de Contribuyentes (RUC)Example`155123456-2-2026 DV 01`	Sequential registry number; RUC structure variesFicha Mercantil / RUCExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
Papua New GuineaPG	Exactly 9 digitsTaxpayer Identification Number (TIN), used for GSTExample`123456789`	No fixed public structure publishedCompany registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
ParaguayPY	6–8 digits + hyphen + check digitRegistro Único de Contribuyentes (RUC)Example`12345678-9`	6–8 digits + check digitRUCExample`12345678-9`
PeruPE	11 digitsRegistro Único de Contribuyentes (RUC)Example`20123456789`	11 digitsRUCExample`20123456789`
PhilippinesPH	12 digits including branch codeTax Identification Number (TIN)Example`123456789000`	Alphanumeric; entity/year dependentSEC Registration NumberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
Pitcairn IslandsPN	None publishedNo VAT/GST or business TIN identifiedExample`Not applicable`	No public registration-number format publishedBusiness-name registration; no company register identifiedExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
PolandPL	PL + 10 digitsNumer identyfikacji podatkowej (NIP)Example`PL1234567890`	10 / 9–14 / 10 digitsKRS / REGON / NIPExample`0000123456`
PortugalPT	PT + 9 digitsNúmero de Identificação Fiscal (NIF/NIPC)Example`PT123456789`	9 digitsNIPCExample`123456789`
Puerto RicoPR	550-###-#####-#####; marketplace facilitators use 555 prefixIVU SURI sales-and-use tax accountExample`550-123-45678-90123`	Sequential numeric; current records are typically 6 digitsRegistry of Corporations and Entities numberExample`123456`
QatarQA	9–10 digits; no VAT currentlyTax Identification NumberExample`123456789`	Up to 6 digitsCommercial Registration numberExample`123456`
RéunionRE	FR + 2-character key + 9-digit SIRENNuméro de TVA intracommunautaireExample`FRAB123456789`	9 digits; final digit is a check digitSIRENExample`123456789`
RomaniaRO	RO + 2–10 digitsCodul de identificare fiscală (CIF)Example`RO123456789`	J/F/C + county code + sequence + year; CUI is separateNumăr de ordine în Registrul ComerțuluiExample`J40/1234/2026`
RussiaRU	10 digits for companies; 12 for individualsИНН (INN)Example`1234567890`	OGRN 13 digits; INN 10 digitsOGRN / INNExample`1234567890123`
RwandaRW	9 digitsTIN / company code, also used for VATExample`123456789`	9 digits; also serves as the TINRDB company codeExample`123456789`
SamoaWS	Sequential numeric identifier; no fixed length publishedTIN, used for VAGSTExample`123456`	Numeric; no single stable width publishedCompany numberExample`123456`
San MarinoSM	5 digitsCodice operatore economico (COE)Example`12345`	Up to 5 digitsCodice Operatore Economico (COE)Example`12345`
São Tomé & PríncipeST	9 digitsNúmero de Identificação Fiscal (NIF), used for VATExample`123456789`	Recent records commonly use 6 digits/YYYY; legacy identifiers differCommercial registration numberExample`123456/2026`
Saudi ArabiaSA	15 digitsTax Identification Number (TIN)Example`123456789012345`	10 digitsCommercial Registration numberExample`1234567890`
SenegalSN	9-digit NINEA + 3-character COFI; VAT COFI begins with 2NINEA + COFIExample`1234567892AB`	SN {office}/YYYY/B/{serial}; separators varyRCCM numberExample`SN DKR/2026/B/12345`
SerbiaRS	9 digitsPoreski identifikacioni broj (PIB)Example`123456789`	8 digits / 9 digitsMatični broj / PIBExample`12345678`
SeychellesSC	9 digitsTax Identification Number (TIN), used for VATExample`123456789`	IBCs commonly use 6 digits; domestic entity formats varyCompany / business registration numberExample`123456`
Sierra LeoneSL	No stable public syntax published for the current NTINNTIN / TIN, used for GSTExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	Legacy and current alphanumeric structures coexistNIB / Corporate Affairs registration numberExample`CF-123-2026`
SingaporeSG	9 or 10 alphanumeric charactersGST Registration Number / UENExample`123456789A`	9 or 10 alphanumeric charactersUnique Entity Number (UEN)Example`123456789A`
Sint MaartenSX	Numeric with 11-proof check; no fixed public lengthTurnover tax (TOT) CRIB numberExample`123456789`	Sequential numeric, variable lengthSint Maarten Trade Register numberExample`123456`
SlovakiaSK	SK + 10 digitsIČ DPHExample`SK1234567890`	8 digitsIČOExample`12345678`
SloveniaSI	SI + 8 digitsIdentifikacijska številka za DDVExample`SI12345678`	10 digitsMatična številkaExample`1234567890`
Solomon IslandsSB	No fixed public structure publishedTIN; Goods Tax and Sales Tax apply rather than VATExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	No fixed public structure publishedIncorporation numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
SomaliaSO	No stable harmonized national syntax publishedTIN / sales-tax taxpayer number; no federal VATExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	Unique registry-assigned serial; no stable public syntaxSBRS company certificate numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
South AfricaZA	10 digits beginning with 4VAT NumberExample`4123456789`	YYYY/NNNNNN/NNCompany Registration NumberExample`2026/123456/07`
South Georgia & South Sandwich IslandsGS	Not applicableNo local VAT/GST or general business tax identifierExample`Not applicable`	Not applicableNo local commercial registryExample`Not applicable`
South KoreaKR	10 digits (XXX-XX-XXXXX)사업자등록번호 (Business Registration Number)Example`123-45-67890`	13 digits (XXXXXX-XXXXXXX)Corporate Registration NumberExample`123456-1234567`
South SudanSS	No official syntax publishedTIN; sales tax applies rather than VATExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	No stable public company-number syntax publishedBusiness Registration Services numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
SpainES	ES + 9 alphanumeric charactersNúmero de Identificación Fiscal (NIF)Example`ESB12345678`	1 letter + 8 charactersNIFExample`B12345678`
Sri LankaLK	9-digit TIN + -7000 for permanent VAT registrationVAT registration numberExample`123456789-7000`	Entity-type prefix + digits; width variesRegistrar of Companies numberExample`PV12345`
St. BarthélemyBL	9 digitsNo VAT/GST; SIREN is the business identifierExample`123456789`	9 digits; final digit is a check digitSIRENExample`123456789`
St. HelenaSH	No stable published formatNo VAT; no published business-TIN syntaxExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	Sequential numeric identifier; no fixed width publishedCompany numberExample`123456`
St. Kitts & NevisKN	Variable numeric base TIN + VAT tax-type code 45VAT tax accountExample`12345645`	C + digits for companies; L + digits for LLCs; Nevis has a separate registryRegistrar of Companies numberExample`C123456`
St. LuciaLC	Base TIN of up to 6 digits + VAT tax-type code 27VAT tax account numberExample`12345627`	YYYY-##### currently; legacy YYYY-C### records coexistROCIP company numberExample`2026-00001`
St. MartinMF	Numeric local fiscal identifier; no fixed length publishedTGCA NIF; VAT is not applicableExample`123456789`	9 digits; final digit is a check digitSIRENExample`123456789`
St. Pierre & MiquelonPM	9 digitsNo VAT/GST; SIREN is the business identifierExample`123456789`	9 digits; final digit is a check digitSIRENExample`123456789`
St. Vincent & GrenadinesVC	Numeric root number + tax-type digits; no fixed public lengthVAT Tax Identification Number (TIN)Example`123456789`	Sequential number + BC or LLC + 4-digit year; legacy forms coexistCIPO company numberExample`1234BC2026`
SudanSD	No stable public syntax publishedTIN for VAT and other taxesExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	Numeric serial of variable lengthCommercial Registrations Department company numberExample`123456`
SurinameSR	10 digitsVAT Fiscaal Identificatie Nummer (FIN)Example`1234567890`	Sequential numeric; branch suffix /## may appearKKF Handelsregister numberExample`123456/01`
Svalbard & Jan MayenSJ	9 digitsNo VAT; Norwegian organisation number is the business tax identifierExample`123456785`	9 digits; final digit is a MOD-11 check digitOrganisasjonsnummerExample`123456785`
SwedenSE	SE + 12 digitsMomsregistreringsnummerExample`SE123456789001`	10 digitsOrganisationsnummerExample`1234567890`
SwitzerlandCH	CHE + 9 digits + MWST/TVA/IVAMehrwertsteuernummer / Numéro TVAExample`CHE-123.456.789 MWST`	CHE-NNN.NNN.NNNUIDExample`CHE-123.456.789`
SyriaSY	No stable public business-tax-number syntax publishedNo formal VAT; tax file number supports other taxesExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	Registry-office numeric identifier; no fixed national width publishedCommercial Registry numberExample`123456`
TaiwanTW	8 digits統一編號 (Uniform Business Number)Example`12345678`	8 digitsUniform Business NumberExample`12345678`
TajikistanTJ	9 digitsTaxpayer Identification Number (INN), used for VATExample`123456789`	10 digitsUnified Identification Number (EIN / РЯМ)Example`1234567890`
TanzaniaTZ	2 digits + hyphen + 6 digits + hyphen + uppercase letterVAT Registration Number (VRN)Example`12-345678-A`	9 digits in the current system; legacy shorter serials coexistBRELA company numberExample`123456789`
ThailandTH	13 digitsเลขประจำตัวผู้เสียภาษี (Tax ID)Example`1234567890123`	13 digitsJuristic Person IDExample`1234567890123`
Timor-LesteTL	7 digits for entities, beginning with 1TIN; sales and service taxes apply rather than VATExample`1234567`	Variable numeric / alphanumeric; no fixed public syntaxSERVE commercial registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
TogoTG	10 digitsNuméro d'Identification Fiscale (NIF), used for VATExample`1234567890`	TG-LFW-01-YYYY-Bnn-NNNNN for Lomé companiesRCCM numberExample`TG-LFW-01-2026-B12-34567`
TokelauTK	Not applicableNo VAT/GST or published business TINExample`Not applicable`	Not applicableNo separate company-registration identifierExample`Not applicable`
TongaTO	Numeric; current official register shows 6-digit valuesTIN, used for Consumption TaxExample`123456`	No fixed public structure publishedCompany registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
Trinidad & TobagoTT	Variable; commonly 12 digitsVAT Registration NumberExample`123456789012`	Sequential; often alphanumericCompany numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
TunisiaTN	7 digits + letter and activity suffixMatricule FiscalExample`1234567/A/M/000`	7 digits + letter and activity suffixMatricule Fiscal / RNEExample`1234567/A/M/000`
TürkiyeTR	10 digitsVergi Kimlik Numarası (VKN)Example`1234567890`	16 digitsMERSİS NumarasıExample`1234567890123456`
TurkmenistanTM	12 digitsHususy Salgyt Belgisi (HSB), used for VATExample`123456789012`	Numeric; no fixed public length publishedState registration numberExample`123456`
Turks & Caicos IslandsTC	Not applicableNo VAT or general-purpose TINExample`Not applicable`	Entity prefix + dot + sequence, such as TC.###### or LP.######Companies Registry company numberExample`TC.123456`
TuvaluTV	No fixed public structure publishedTIN, used for Tuvalu Consumption TaxExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	No fixed public structure publishedCompany registration numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
U.S. Outlying IslandsUM	No local identifier; U.S. federal EIN may applyNo UM-specific VAT/GST or tax identifierExample`Not applicable`	Not applicableNo UM-specific company-registration numberExample`Not applicable`
U.S. Virgin IslandsVI	Business EIN is 9 digits, conventionally NN-NNNNNNNNo VAT; Gross Receipts Tax uses federal EIN / SSNExample`12-3456789`	2 letters + 7 digits currently; legacy 6-digit identifiers coexistVirgin Islands Business Entity Registry numberExample`VI1234567`
UgandaUG	10 digitsTax Identification Number (TIN), used for VATExample`1234567890`	14 digits in the current registry systemURSB company registration numberExample`12345678901234`
UkraineUA	12 digitsVAT / taxpayer identification numberExample`123456789012`	8 digitsEDRPOUExample`12345678`
United Arab EmiratesAE	15 digitsTax Registration Number (TRN)Example`123456789012345`	Varies by emirate and free zoneCommercial licence numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
United KingdomGB	GB + 9 digits; 12 digits for branchesVAT Registration NumberExample`GB123456789`	8 charactersCompany Registration Number (CRN)Example`01234567`
United StatesUS	9 digits (XX-XXXXXXX)No federal VAT; Employer Identification Number (EIN)Example`12-3456789`	No national format; varies by stateState file numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
UruguayUY	12 digitsRegistro Único Tributario (RUT)Example`123456789012`	12 digitsRUTExample`123456789012`
UzbekistanUZ	9 digitsСТИР (STIR)Example`123456789`	9 digitsINN / STIRExample`123456789`
VanuatuVU	System-generated; no fixed public structure publishedTax Identification Number (TIN), used for VATExample`123456`	No fixed public structure publishedIncorporation numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
Vatican CityVA	No stable published formatNo publicly documented business VAT/GST/TINExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	Register exists; no published registration-number syntaxRegistro delle persone giuridiche dello StatoExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
VenezuelaVE	Entity letter + 8 digits + check digitRegistro de Información Fiscal (RIF)Example`J-12345678-9`	Entity letter + 8 digits + check digitRIFExample`J-12345678-9`
VietnamVN	10 digits; 13 digits for dependent unitsMã số thuế (MST)Example`1234567890`	10 digitsEnterprise codeExample`1234567890`
Wallis & FutunaWF	Not applicableNo VAT and no generally issued VAT/TIN numberExample`Not applicable`	2- or 4-digit year + class letter + variable numeric sequenceRCS Mata-Utu numberExample`2026 B 12345`
Western SaharaEH	No stable EH-wide formatNo territory-wide VAT/GST/TINExample`Not applicable`	No stable EH-wide formatNo territory-wide company registerExample`Not applicable`
YemenYE	No authoritative fixed-length syntax publishedGeneral Sales Tax tax numberExample`Authority-issued; format varies`	No stable public national syntax publishedCommercial Registry numberExample`Registry-issued; format varies`
ZambiaZM	10 digitsTaxpayer Identification Number (TPIN), used for VATExample`1234567890`	12 digits in the current systemPACRA company numberExample`123456789012`
ZimbabweZW	9 digits, starting with 22 under the current TIN-based systemVAT registration numberExample`221234567`	Serial/YYYY for companies; other entity types differCompany registration numberExample`1234/2026`

Formats describe the commonly published structure for business identifiers. Examples are illustrative patterns only—not assigned, checksum-validated, or active numbers. Branches, legacy records, legal forms, and subnational registries can use additional variants. “No single countrywide format published” means a reliable national structure was not available; it does not mean the jurisdiction has no tax or registration system.

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Selectable jurisdiction: The country or territory appears in VATFind's search selector. This does not promise that every company or identifier will be returned.
Documented structure: The directory explains the commonly published identifier shape and gives an illustrative example. A format match does not prove issuance.
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RESEARCH METHOD

Structural guidance—not a live authority decision.

Confirm the current rule before relying on a format

The directory uses national registry material and cross-jurisdiction reference sets from the European Commission, OECD and GLEIF. It is a research aid rather than a row-by-row live authority response: formats, aliases, legacy variants and tax systems can change, so use the relevant issuing authority when a current decision depends on a number.

READ THE FORMATS CORRECTLY

A format is not a validity decision.

A number can match the expected structure and still be inactive, unassigned, or attached to another entity. Some countries use VAT, others use GST, sales tax, or a general business-tax identifier. VATFind reports the identifier available in the company record and keeps it separate from the legal registration number.

COUNTRY COVERAGE QUESTIONS

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Use the directory as structural guidance and the capability model for integration support.

Which countries and jurisdictions does VATFind cover?

The country directory lists every jurisdiction selectable in VATFind search and shows commonly published VAT, business-tax, and company-registration formats. Selectable does not mean every company, field, or identifier is available.

Does appearing in the VAT country directory guarantee a lookup result?

No. A listed jurisdiction means it can be selected and its identifier guidance is documented. Actual company-record coverage, source availability, fields, and match outcomes vary by country and record.

What is the difference between a VAT number and a company registration number?

A VAT or business-tax number identifies a tax registration or tax account, while a company registration number identifies the legal entity in a business registry. Some workflows use both, and VATFind keeps them as separate fields.

Does a valid VAT number format prove the number is active?

No. A format match only shows that the submitted value resembles the documented structure. It does not prove issuance, ownership, current registration, tax compliance, or authority status.

Are the VAT number examples in the directory real companies?

No. The examples illustrate identifier structure and should not be treated as a live company or authority result. Formatting can include prefixes, letters, digits, checksums, or local variants.

Why do some countries use GST, sales tax, or another identifier instead of VAT?

Tax systems and terminology differ by jurisdiction. The directory records the commonly used local business-tax identifier while keeping it separate from the legal company-registration number.

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