8 to 10 digits
| VIES prefix | CZ |
|---|---|
| Structure | 8 to 10 digits |
| Pattern | ^\d{8,10}$ |
| Company name via VIES | Yes |
| Address via VIES | Yes |
| Verified example | CZ45274649 — ČEZ, a. s. |
The ICO (8-digit) has a mod-11 check, but VAT numbers may also be 9 or 10 digits; not enforced to avoid false rejects.
Vatline does not reject on this check. Only the structure is enforced, so a format-valid number can still turn out to be unregistered. Rejecting a genuine customer costs more than one extra lookup.
Known-good value: CZ45274649, which VIES returns as ČEZ, a. s..