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Polish VAT number check
Validate a Poland VAT number (NIP (numer identyfikacji podatkowej)) live against VIES.
Poland in VIES: available
Polish VAT number format
| Country prefix | PL |
|---|---|
| Format | PL + 10 digits |
| Example | PL1234567890 |
| Local name | NIP (numer identyfikacji podatkowej) |
| 7-day VIES uptime | 100.0% |
The EU VAT number is the NIP with the PL prefix. Polish companies must also be on the national "white list" for domestic payments.
What does a Polish VAT number look like?
Poland VAT numbers have the format PL + 10 digits, for example PL1234567890. The EU VAT number is the NIP with the PL prefix. Polish companies must also be on the national "white list" for domestic payments.
How do I check a Polish VAT number?
Type the number including the PL prefix into the checker on this page. We validate the format, then query VIES, which forwards the request to the Polish tax authority's database and returns whether the number is valid for intra-EU transactions.
What is the Polish VAT number called locally?
In Poland it is called the NIP (numer identyfikacji podatkowej).
Is the Polish VIES service down?
At the last check the Polish system was available. Uptime over the last 7 days: 100.0%.
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