Cypriot VAT number check
Check a Cypriot supplier's or customer's number against VIES, the European Commission's register. Below: the format, what it's called locally, and the mistakes that make a correct number fail.
Paste the number with or without the country prefix. Nothing you enter is stored.
The format
| Prefix | CY |
|---|---|
| After the prefix | 8 digits + a letter |
| Structure | One block of 9 characters: 8 digits followed by a letter. |
| Example | CY12345678L |
You can paste the number with spaces, dots or dashes; the checker removes them.
What it's called
Αριθμός Εγγραφής Φ.Π.Α. (VAT registration number). ΦΠΑ is the Greek abbreviation for VAT.
A business first registers in the Tax Register for a tax identification code (TIC), then registers for VAT separately.
What trips people up
- The last character is always a letter. If a supplier gives you nine digits, ask for the number again.
Other ways to check
VIES is the check to rely on for cross-border trade. The number is issued by Tax Department, Ministry of Finance; if a correct number keeps showing invalid, the business has to take it up with them.
Sources
Formats from the European Commission's VIES FAQ, checked 16 October 2026. Rules can change; the tax authority's own guidance wins.
Questions about Cypriot VAT numbers
What is the format of a Cypriot VAT number?
CY followed by 8 digits + a letter. Example: CY12345678L.
What is a Cypriot VAT number called?
Αριθμός Εγγραφής Φ.Π.Α. (VAT registration number). ΦΠΑ is the Greek abbreviation for VAT. A business first registers in the Tax Register for a tax identification code (TIC), then registers for VAT separately.