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Estonia VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

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

EU Member Statekm — KäibemaksEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

EE + 9 digits

Example format

EE123456789

Regex

^EE\d{9}$

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

Current VAT Rates

Standard

24%

Reduced

9%

Reduced

13%

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

What we return for Estonia

  • 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 Estonia VAT Numbers

Tallink Grupp AS

EE100220641

Baltic Sea ferry and cruise company

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Swedbank AS

EE100354546

Estonia's largest bank by assets (Swedbank Group)

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AS LHV Pank

EE100530247

Largest Estonian-owned bank

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Bondora AS

EE101252401

Estonian peer-to-peer lending and fintech platform

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Eesti Energia AS

EE100366327

Estonian state-owned energy company (Enefit brand)

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Elisa Eesti AS

EE100130171

Leading Estonian telecom operator (Elisa Group)

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Check a Estonia VAT Number

Enter a km number starting with EE to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: EE + 9 digits

Example:

Estonia EE VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Estonia VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/EE"
Response200 OK
{
  "countryCode": "EE",
  "countryName": "Estonia",
  "vatName": "Käibemaks",
  "vatAbbr": "km",
  "standardRate": 24,
  "reducedRates": [
    13,
    9
  ],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "EE + 9 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^EE\\d{9}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Estonia 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('EE')
console.log(rate.standard) // EE standard VAT rate
getRate() result200 OK
{
  "country": "Estonia",
  "currency": "EUR",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Käibemaks",
  "vat_abbr": "km",
  "standard": 24,
  "reduced": [
    9,
    13
  ],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "EE + 9 digits",
  "pattern": "^EE\\d{9}$"
}

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Validate Estonia EE VAT numbers

Requires API key
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/EE100220641" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response200 OK
{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "EE100220641",
  "countryCode": "EE",
  "companyName": "Tallink Grupp AS",
  "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": "Estonia",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Käibemaks",
    "vatAbbr": "km",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "standardRate": 24,
    "reducedRates": [
      13,
      9
    ],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "EE + 9 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^EE\\d{9}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Estonia?▾

VAT numbers in Estonia follow the format: EE + 9 digits. Example: EE123456789. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Estonia?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Estonia km number format locally:

^EE\d{9}$

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 km rate in Estonia?▾

The standard km rate in Estonia is 24%. Reduced rates: 9%, 13%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

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

What does km stand for in Estonia?▾

km stands for Käibemaks — the Estonia name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Estonia invoices and tax documents.

Validate Estonia VAT numbers in your app

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

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