What is the Austria VAT number regex pattern?

The regex pattern to validate Austria USt numbers is: ^ATU\d{8}$. Test against the uppercase number. Always follow with a VIES check to confirm the number is currently active.

Austria VAT Numbers

Q: What is the Austria VAT number format?

Austria VAT numbers follow the format: ATU + 8 digits. Example: ATU12345678. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

Q: What is the standard VAT rate in Austria?

The standard USt rate in Austria is 20%. Reduced rates: 10%, 13%, 19%.

Q: How do I validate a Austria VAT number programmatically?

Send a GET request to https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/{vatId} with your Authorization: Bearer header. The API checks the number against the official EU VIES database and returns a JSON response with a valid field (boolean), company name, address, and current USt rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

Q: What does USt stand for in Austria?

USt stands for Umsatzsteuer — the Austria name for Value Added Tax (VAT).

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Umsatzsteuer (USt) numbers in Austria — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StateUSt — UmsatzsteuerEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

ATU + 8 digits

Example format

ATU12345678

Regex

^ATU\d{8}$

VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

Current VAT Rates

Standard

20%

Reduced

10%

Reduced

13%

Reduced

19%

Rates from EU Commission TEDB · Updated 2026-05-12

What we return for Austria

VIES validation (valid / not valid)
Company name & address
National registry ID
Founded date
Legal form
Industry
Works if VIES is down

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Famous Austria VAT Numbers

Red Bull GmbH

ATU33864707

Austrian energy drink company

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OMV Aktiengesellschaft

ATU14189108

Austrian integrated oil and gas company

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UniCredit Bank Austria AG

ATU51507409

Austrian subsidiary of UniCredit Group

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Raiffeisen Bank International AG

ATU57531200

Austrian banking group for Central and Eastern Europe

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Erste Group Bank AG

ATU15361506

Austria's second-largest bank

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Verbund AG

ATU14703908

Austria's largest electricity producer (hydro & renewables)

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Check a Austria VAT Number

Enter a USt number starting with AT to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: ATU + 8 digits

Example:

Austria AT VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Austria VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required

Request

curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/AT"

Response200 OK

{
  "countryCode": "AT",
  "countryName": "Austria",
  "vatName": "Umsatzsteuer",
  "vatAbbr": "USt",
  "standardRate": 20,
  "reducedRates": [
    19,
    13,
    10
  ],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "ATU + 8 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^ATU\\d{8}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Austria VAT rates via package — offline, no HTTP

eu-vat-rates-data

Request

# npm install eu-vat-rates-data
import { getRate } from 'eu-vat-rates-data'

const rate = getRate('AT')
console.log(rate.standard) // AT standard VAT rate

getRate() result200 OK

{
  "country": "Austria",
  "currency": "EUR",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Umsatzsteuer",
  "vat_abbr": "USt",
  "standard": 20,
  "reduced": [
    10,
    13,
    19
  ],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "ATU + 8 digits",
  "pattern": "^ATU\\d{8}$"
}

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Validate Austria AT VAT numbers

Requires API key

Request

curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/ATU33864707" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Response200 OK

{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "ATU33864707",
  "countryCode": "AT",
  "companyName": "Red Bull GmbH",
  "companyAddress": null,
  "companyRegistrationDate": null,
  "companyForm": null,
  "industryDescription": null,
  "registryCode": null,
  "registryCodeName": null,
  "verifiedAt": "2026-04-25T12:00:00.000Z",
  "checkId": "019dc41e-d64d-7255-8ed7-cf5443103cd8",
  "countryName": "Austria",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Umsatzsteuer",
    "vatAbbr": "USt",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "standardRate": 20,
    "reducedRates": [
      19,
      13,
      10
    ],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "ATU + 8 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^ATU\\d{8}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Austria?▾

VAT numbers in Austria follow the format: ATU + 8 digits. Example: ATU12345678. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Austria?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Austria USt number format locally:

^ATU\d{8}$

Test against the uppercase number. Format validation catches typos locally — always follow with a VIES check to confirm the number is active.

What is the standard USt rate in Austria?▾

The standard USt rate in Austria is 20%. Reduced rates: 10%, 13%, 19%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

How do I validate a VAT number in Austria programmatically?▾

Send a GET request to https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/{vatId} with your Authorization: Bearer header. The API checks the number against the official EU VIES database and returns a JSON response with a valid field, company name, address, and current USt rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

What does USt stand for in Austria?▾

USt stands for Umsatzsteuer — the Austria name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Austria invoices and tax documents.

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