Cyprus VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

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

EU Member StateΦΠΑΦόρος Προστιθέμενης ΑξίαςEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

CY + 8 digits + 1 letter

Example format

CY12345678A

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 2026-03-27

Check a Cyprus VAT Number

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

Examples:

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