How to Check VAT Registrations

If a company has quoted a VAT registration number you can check that it is valid here:

VIES VAT number validation

Unfortunately, there is no online register to find the VAT number when you know the name and address of the company and want to check if it is VAT registered.

• Secret life of the VAT number: Finding out whether a company is registered to collect excise tax proves to be far from simple