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Denmark VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

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

EU Member Statemoms — MomsDKK

VAT Number Format

Structure

DK + 8 digits

Example format

DK12345678

Regex

^DK\d{8}$

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

Current VAT Rates

Standard

25%

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

What we return for Denmark

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

See the full coverage table for all 27 EU member states + Northern Ireland →

Famous Denmark VAT Numbers

A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S

DK22756214

World's largest container shipping company

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Novo Nordisk A/S

DK62565314

Global pharmaceutical leader in diabetes care

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LEGO System A/S

DK47458714

World's most valuable toy brand

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Carlsberg A/S

DK61056416

World's third-largest brewer

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Pandora A/S

DK28505116

Danish jewellery maker

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DSV A/S

DK58233528

Global freight and logistics company

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Check a Denmark VAT Number

Enter a moms number starting with DK to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: DK + 8 digits

Example:

Denmark DK VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Denmark VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/DK"
Response200 OK
{
  "countryCode": "DK",
  "countryName": "Denmark",
  "vatName": "Moms",
  "vatAbbr": "moms",
  "standardRate": 25,
  "reducedRates": [],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "DK + 8 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^DK\\d{8}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Denmark 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('DK')
console.log(rate.standard) // DK standard VAT rate
getRate() result200 OK
{
  "country": "Denmark",
  "currency": "DKK",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Moms",
  "vat_abbr": "moms",
  "standard": 25,
  "reduced": [],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "DK + 8 digits",
  "pattern": "^DK\\d{8}$"
}

View package on GitHub →

Validate Denmark DK VAT numbers

Requires API key
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/DK22756214" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response200 OK
{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "DK22756214",
  "countryCode": "DK",
  "companyName": "A.P. Møller - Mærsk A/S",
  "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": "Denmark",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Moms",
    "vatAbbr": "moms",
    "currency": "DKK",
    "standardRate": 25,
    "reducedRates": [],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "DK + 8 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^DK\\d{8}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Denmark?â–¾

VAT numbers in Denmark follow the format: DK + 8 digits. Example: DK12345678. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Denmark?â–¾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Denmark moms number format locally:

^DK\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 moms rate in Denmark?â–¾

The standard moms rate in Denmark is 25%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

How do I validate a VAT number in Denmark programmatically?â–¾

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 moms rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

What does moms stand for in Denmark?â–¾

moms stands for Moms — the Denmark name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Denmark invoices and tax documents.

Validate Denmark VAT numbers in your app

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

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