Sweden VAT number format
10 or 12 digits (the 12-digit form ends in a branch suffix, usually 01)
| VIES prefix | SE |
|---|---|
| Structure | 10 or 12 digits (the 12-digit form ends in a branch suffix, usually 01) |
| Pattern | ^(\d{10}|\d{12})$ |
| Company name via VIES | Yes |
| Address via VIES | Yes |
| Verified example | 556188840401 — OLLE SVENSSONS PARTIAFFÄR AKTIEBOLAG |
Check digit
Luhn check on the first 10 digits of the 10-digit form exists; not enforced.
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.
Check a number
Known-good value: 556188840401, which VIES returns as OLLE SVENSSONS PARTIAFFÄR AKTIEBOLAG.