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Bulgaria VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Данък върху добавената стойност (ДДС) numbers in Bulgaria — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StateДДС — Данък върху добавената стойностEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

BG + 9–10 digits

Example format

BG123456789

Regex

^BG\d{9,10}$

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

Current VAT Rates

Standard

20%

Reduced

9%

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

What we return for Bulgaria

  • 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 Bulgaria VAT Numbers

A1 Bulgaria EAD

BG131468980

Bulgaria's largest mobile operator

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BORICA AD

BG201230426

Bulgarian national payment infrastructure operator

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UniCredit Bulbank AD

BG831919536

Bulgaria's largest bank by assets (UniCredit Group)

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DSK Bank EAD

BG121830616

Bulgaria's largest retail bank (OTP Group)

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Vivacom Bulgaria EAD

BG831642181

Bulgaria's largest fixed-line and broadband operator

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Lukoil-Bulgaria EOOD

BG121699202

Bulgaria's largest fuel retailer (Lukoil Group)

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Check a Bulgaria VAT Number

Enter a ДДС number starting with BG to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: BG + 9–10 digits

Example:

Bulgaria BG VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Bulgaria VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/BG"
Response200 OK
{
  "countryCode": "BG",
  "countryName": "Bulgaria",
  "vatName": "Данък върху добавената стойност",
  "vatAbbr": "ДДС",
  "standardRate": 20,
  "reducedRates": [
    9
  ],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "BG + 9–10 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^BG\\d{9,10}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Bulgaria 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('BG')
console.log(rate.standard) // BG standard VAT rate
getRate() result200 OK
{
  "country": "Bulgaria",
  "currency": "EUR",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Данък върху добавената стойност",
  "vat_abbr": "ДДС",
  "standard": 20,
  "reduced": [
    9
  ],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "BG + 9–10 digits",
  "pattern": "^BG\\d{9,10}$"
}

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Validate Bulgaria BG VAT numbers

Requires API key
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/BG131468980" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response200 OK
{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "BG131468980",
  "countryCode": "BG",
  "companyName": "A1 Bulgaria EAD",
  "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": "Bulgaria",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Данък върху добавената стойност",
    "vatAbbr": "ДДС",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "standardRate": 20,
    "reducedRates": [
      9
    ],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "BG + 9–10 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^BG\\d{9,10}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Bulgaria?▾

VAT numbers in Bulgaria follow the format: BG + 9–10 digits. Example: BG123456789. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Bulgaria?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Bulgaria ДДС number format locally:

^BG\d{9,10}$

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 ДДС rate in Bulgaria?▾

The standard ДДС rate in Bulgaria is 20%. Reduced rates: 9%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

How do I validate a VAT number in Bulgaria 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 ДДС rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

What does ДДС stand for in Bulgaria?▾

ДДС stands for Данък върху добавената стойност — the Bulgaria name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Bulgaria invoices and tax documents.

Validate Bulgaria VAT numbers in your app

Use the vatnode API to automate ДДС validation in your invoicing or checkout flow. Free plan available, no credit card required.

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