VAT number verifier

Check a UK VAT number against HMRC and confirm the registered business.

UK VAT number

Format: GB followed by 9 digits

Why check a VAT number?

Confirming a supplier's VAT number protects your input-VAT claims and flags invoices that need a reverse-charge review.

Indicative only — a check confirms HMRC's record at this moment, not ongoing status. Confirm anything material with HMRC or a qualified accountant.