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Luxembourg VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée (TVA) numbers in Luxembourg — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StateTVA — Taxe sur la valeur ajoutéeEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

LU + 8 digits

Example format

LU12345678

Regex

^LU\d{8}$

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

Current VAT Rates

Standard

17%

Reduced

8%

Reduced

14%

Super reduced

3%

Parking

14%

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

What we return for Luxembourg

  • 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 Luxembourg VAT Numbers

Amazon EU SARL

LU20260743

Amazon's primary EU trading entity

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PayPal (Europe) SARL et Cie SCA

LU22046007

PayPal's EU financial services entity

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Skype Technologies SARL

LU26353910

Skype/Microsoft Luxembourg entity

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Microsoft Luxembourg Sàrl

LU19878750

Microsoft's Luxembourg operations entity

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ArcelorMittal S.A.

LU18804375

World's second-largest steel producer, headquartered in Luxembourg

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Cargolux Airlines International S.A.

LU10685757

Europe's largest all-cargo airline, based at Luxembourg Airport

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Check a Luxembourg VAT Number

Enter a TVA number starting with LU to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: LU + 8 digits

Example:

Luxembourg LU VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Luxembourg VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/LU"
Response200 OK
{
  "countryCode": "LU",
  "countryName": "Luxembourg",
  "vatName": "Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée",
  "vatAbbr": "TVA",
  "standardRate": 17,
  "reducedRates": [
    14,
    8
  ],
  "superReducedRate": 3,
  "parkingRate": 14,
  "vatNumberFormat": "LU + 8 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^LU\\d{8}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Luxembourg 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('LU')
console.log(rate.standard) // LU standard VAT rate
getRate() result200 OK
{
  "country": "Luxembourg",
  "currency": "EUR",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée",
  "vat_abbr": "TVA",
  "standard": 17,
  "reduced": [
    8,
    14
  ],
  "super_reduced": 3,
  "parking": 14,
  "format": "LU + 8 digits",
  "pattern": "^LU\\d{8}$"
}

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Validate Luxembourg LU VAT numbers

Requires API key
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/LU20260743" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response200 OK
{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "LU20260743",
  "countryCode": "LU",
  "companyName": "Amazon EU SARL",
  "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": "Luxembourg",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée",
    "vatAbbr": "TVA",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "standardRate": 17,
    "reducedRates": [
      14,
      8
    ],
    "superReducedRate": 3,
    "parkingRate": 14,
    "vatNumberFormat": "LU + 8 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^LU\\d{8}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Luxembourg?▾

VAT numbers in Luxembourg follow the format: LU + 8 digits. Example: LU12345678. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Luxembourg?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Luxembourg TVA number format locally:

^LU\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 TVA rate in Luxembourg?▾

The standard TVA rate in Luxembourg is 17%. Reduced rates: 8%, 14%. Super-reduced rate: 3%. Parking rate: 14%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

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

What does TVA stand for in Luxembourg?▾

TVA stands for Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée — the Luxembourg name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Luxembourg invoices and tax documents.

Validate Luxembourg VAT numbers in your app

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

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