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Cyprus VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Φόρος Προστιθέμενης Αξίας (ΦΠΑ) numbers in Cyprus — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StateΦΠΑ — Φόρος Προστιθέμενης ΑξίαςEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

CY + 8 digits + 1 letter

Example format

CY12345678A

Regex

^CY\d{8}[A-Z]$

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

Current VAT Rates

Standard

19%

Reduced

5%

Reduced

9%

Super reduced

3%

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

What we return for Cyprus

  • 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 Cyprus VAT Numbers

Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA)

CY90000005D

Cyprus state telecom and internet provider

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Wargaming Group Limited

CY99000230P

Cypriot video game company, maker of World of Tanks

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eToro (Europe) Limited

CY10200585J

Cypriot entity of the global social trading and investment platform

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Check a Cyprus VAT Number

Enter a ΦΠΑ number starting with CY to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: CY + 8 digits + 1 letter

Example:

Cyprus CY VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Cyprus VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/CY"
Response200 OK
{
  "countryCode": "CY",
  "countryName": "Cyprus",
  "vatName": "Φόρος Προστιθέμενης Αξίας",
  "vatAbbr": "ΦΠΑ",
  "standardRate": 19,
  "reducedRates": [
    9,
    5
  ],
  "superReducedRate": 3,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "CY + 8 digits + 1 letter",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^CY\\d{8}[A-Z]$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Cyprus 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('CY')
console.log(rate.standard) // CY standard VAT rate
getRate() result200 OK
{
  "country": "Cyprus",
  "currency": "EUR",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Φόρος Προστιθέμενης Αξίας",
  "vat_abbr": "ΦΠΑ",
  "standard": 19,
  "reduced": [
    5,
    9
  ],
  "super_reduced": 3,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "CY + 8 digits + 1 letter",
  "pattern": "^CY\\d{8}[A-Z]$"
}

View package on GitHub →

Validate Cyprus CY VAT numbers

Requires API key
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/CY90000005D" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response200 OK
{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "CY90000005D",
  "countryCode": "CY",
  "companyName": "Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA)",
  "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": "Cyprus",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Φόρος Προστιθέμενης Αξίας",
    "vatAbbr": "ΦΠΑ",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "standardRate": 19,
    "reducedRates": [
      9,
      5
    ],
    "superReducedRate": 3,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "CY + 8 digits + 1 letter",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^CY\\d{8}[A-Z]$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Cyprus?▾

VAT numbers in Cyprus follow the format: CY + 8 digits + 1 letter. Example: CY12345678A. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Cyprus?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Cyprus ΦΠΑ number format locally:

^CY\d{8}[A-Z]$

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 ΦΠΑ rate in Cyprus?▾

The standard ΦΠΑ rate in Cyprus is 19%. Reduced rates: 5%, 9%. Super-reduced rate: 3%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

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

What does ΦΠΑ stand for in Cyprus?▾

ΦΠΑ stands for Φόρος Προστιθέμενης Αξίας — the Cyprus name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Cyprus invoices and tax documents.

Validate Cyprus VAT numbers in your app

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

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