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Latvia VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Pievienotās vērtības nodoklis (PVN) numbers in Latvia — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StatePVN — Pievienotās vērtības nodoklisEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

LV + 11 digits

Example format

LV12345678901

Regex

^LV\d{11}$

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 Latvia

  • 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 Latvia VAT Numbers

Latvenergo AS

LV40003032949

Latvia's dominant electricity utility

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Swedbank AS

LV40003074764

Latvia's largest bank

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Air Baltic Corporation AS

LV40003245752

Latvia's national carrier

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Tet SIA

LV40003052786

Latvia's national telecom operator (formerly Lattelecom)

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SIA Rimi Baltic

LV40003592957

Largest supermarket chain in the Baltic States (Rimi Group)

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SIA Citadele Leasing

LV40003423085

Citadele banking group — leasing and financial services arm

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Check a Latvia VAT Number

Enter a PVN number starting with LV to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: LV + 11 digits

Example:

Latvia LV VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Latvia VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/LV"
Response200 OK
{
  "countryCode": "LV",
  "countryName": "Latvia",
  "vatName": "Pievienotās vērtības nodoklis",
  "vatAbbr": "PVN",
  "standardRate": 21,
  "reducedRates": [
    12,
    5
  ],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "LV + 11 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^LV\\d{11}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Latvia 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('LV')
console.log(rate.standard) // LV standard VAT rate
getRate() result200 OK
{
  "country": "Latvia",
  "currency": "EUR",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Pievienotās vērtības nodoklis",
  "vat_abbr": "PVN",
  "standard": 21,
  "reduced": [
    5,
    12
  ],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "LV + 11 digits",
  "pattern": "^LV\\d{11}$"
}

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Validate Latvia LV VAT numbers

Requires API key
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/LV40003032949" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response200 OK
{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "LV40003032949",
  "countryCode": "LV",
  "companyName": "Latvenergo 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": "Latvia",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Pievienotās vērtības nodoklis",
    "vatAbbr": "PVN",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "standardRate": 21,
    "reducedRates": [
      12,
      5
    ],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "LV + 11 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^LV\\d{11}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Latvia?▾

VAT numbers in Latvia follow the format: LV + 11 digits. Example: LV12345678901. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Latvia?▾

Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Latvia PVN number format locally:

^LV\d{11}$

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 PVN rate in Latvia?▾

The standard PVN rate in Latvia 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 Latvia 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 PVN rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

What does PVN stand for in Latvia?▾

PVN stands for Pievienotās vērtības nodoklis — the Latvia name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Latvia invoices and tax documents.

Validate Latvia VAT numbers in your app

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

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