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Lithuania VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Pridėtinės vertės mokestis (PVM) numbers in Lithuania — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StatePVM — Pridėtinės vertės mokestisEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

LT + 9 or 12 digits

Example format

LT123456789

Regex

^LT(\d{9}|\d{12})$

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

Current VAT Rates

Standard

21%

Reduced

5%

Reduced

12%

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

What we return for Lithuania

  • 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 Lithuania VAT Numbers

Telia Lietuva AB

LT212154314

Largest Lithuanian telecom operator (Telia Company)

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AB Ignitis grupė

LT100004278519

Lithuanian state-controlled energy group

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Maxima LT UAB

LT100003598012

Largest Baltic supermarket chain

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AB SEB bankas

LT120212314

Major Lithuanian bank (SEB Group)

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AB Lietuvos draudimas

LT100518314

Lithuania's largest insurance company (PZU Group)

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AB Artea bankas

LT120252515

Second-largest Lithuanian bank (formerly Šiaulių bankas, rebranded 2025)

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Check a Lithuania VAT Number

Enter a PVM number starting with LT to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: LT + 9 or 12 digits

Example:

Lithuania LT VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Lithuania VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/LT"
Response200 OK
{
  "countryCode": "LT",
  "countryName": "Lithuania",
  "vatName": "Pridėtinės vertės mokestis",
  "vatAbbr": "PVM",
  "standardRate": 21,
  "reducedRates": [
    12,
    5
  ],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "LT + 9 or 12 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^LT(\\d{9}|\\d{12})$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Lithuania 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('LT')
console.log(rate.standard) // LT standard VAT rate
getRate() result200 OK
{
  "country": "Lithuania",
  "currency": "EUR",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Pridėtinės vertės mokestis",
  "vat_abbr": "PVM",
  "standard": 21,
  "reduced": [
    5,
    12
  ],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "LT + 9 or 12 digits",
  "pattern": "^LT(\\d{9}|\\d{12})$"
}

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Validate Lithuania LT VAT numbers

Requires API key
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/LT212154314" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response200 OK
{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "LT212154314",
  "countryCode": "LT",
  "companyName": "Telia Lietuva AB",
  "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": "Lithuania",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Pridėtinės vertės mokestis",
    "vatAbbr": "PVM",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "standardRate": 21,
    "reducedRates": [
      12,
      5
    ],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "LT + 9 or 12 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^LT(\\d{9}|\\d{12})$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Lithuania?▾

VAT numbers in Lithuania follow the format: LT + 9 or 12 digits. Example: LT123456789. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Lithuania?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Lithuania PVM number format locally:

^LT(\d{9}|\d{12})$

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 PVM rate in Lithuania?▾

The standard PVM rate in Lithuania is 21%. Reduced rates: 5%, 12%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

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

What does PVM stand for in Lithuania?▾

PVM stands for Pridėtinės vertės mokestis — the Lithuania name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Lithuania invoices and tax documents.

Validate Lithuania VAT numbers in your app

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