Validate EU VAT Numbers
Against Official Registries
Real-time VAT validation via EU VIES and Czech Business Registry (ARES). Includes unreliable payer status from the Czech Tax Authority (MFCR). For tax compliance, supplier due diligence, and VAT audit workflows.
VAT validation, IBAN account verification, reliable payer status, and EU VAT rate reference — in one place.
EU VAT Checker
Validate any EU VAT number against VIES and Czech Business Registry (ARES). Get company name, address, and registration status instantly.
Validate now02Bulk VAT Validator
Paste hundreds of VAT numbers at once. Parallel processing, deduplication, and one-click export to Excel or PDF.
Validate in bulk03IBAN & Bank Account Checker
Verify Czech bank accounts and IBANs against the published VAT payer account registry. Detects unregistered accounts.
Reliable Payer Check
Check if a Czech VAT payer is classified as unreliable by the Czech Tax Authority. Required before certain payments under Czech VAT law.
VIES Checker
Direct validation via the EU VIES system. Confirm cross-border VAT registration status for any EU member state.
Check VIES06EU VAT Rates
Standard and reduced VAT rates for all 27 EU member states. Updated reference with official source links.
View ratesNorddeutsche Gesellschaft für Diakonie: Conditions of VAT-Group Membership
Member states may designate the controlling entity of a VAT group as its single taxable person, provided it can impose its will on the other members and no risk of tax losses arises. However, a national rule making financial integration conditional on the controlling person holding a majority of voting rights in addition to a majority shareholding goes beyond the Directive and is impermissible.
Unreliable VAT Payer: No Blanket Application, Individual Assessment Required
The tax administration must not apply the unreliable-payer institute under Sec. 106a of the VAT Act in a blanket, schematic way. Each breach of obligations must be assessed individually — particularly with regard to the payer's person, the authority's previous experience with them, and the degree of risk the breach poses to public budgets.
KPC Herning: Selling Land with a Building Slated for Demolition Is Not Automatically 'Building Land'
The supply of land on which a fully operational building stands at the time of supply cannot be classified as a taxable supply of 'building land' merely because the parties intend the building to be wholly or partly demolished to make room for a new one. Where the seller is not involved in the demolition, it is an exempt supply of land with a building.
What Is a DIČ (Czech VAT ID) and How It Differs from IČO
IČO is a company registration number that every Czech business has. DIČ is the tax identification number — for VAT it signals registration for the tax. The difference matters for invoicing and partner verification.
How the Reverse Charge Works in Practice
Under the reverse charge, VAT is accounted for by the customer, not the supplier. The invoice is issued without tax and the recipient both declares and (usually) deducts it. Where the regime applies and what to watch for.
When Must a Company Register for Czech VAT: 2026 Turnover Thresholds
You become a mandatory VAT payer after exceeding a turnover of CZK 2,000,000 per calendar year — and immediately once turnover passes CZK 2,536,500. Here is how the thresholds work.
No Data Storage
VAT numbers you check are not permanently stored. Queries are passed directly to official registries and returned to you.
No Account Required
No registration, no API key. Direct access for accountants and compliance teams.
Real-Time Results
Every query hits the live registry directly. Results reflect the current state of VIES and Czech tax databases — no stale cache.
Enter VAT Numbers
Paste one or more VAT numbers in any format. The tool normalizes them automatically — spaces, dashes, and country prefixes are all handled.
Live Registry Lookup
Czech numbers query the Business Registry (ARES) first for speed, then fall back to VIES. EU numbers go direct to VIES. Czech payers are cross-checked against the Tax Authority registry.
Review & Export
Results show validation status, company name, address, and reliable payer classification. Export to Excel, PDF, or CSV in one click.
All validation queries go directly to official EU and Czech government systems — no caching, no intermediaries.
EU VAT Validation
Direct queries to EU VIES, Czech ARES, and MFCR. No registration required.