What is the Poland VAT number regex pattern?

The regex pattern to validate Poland VAT numbers is: ^PL\d{10}$. Test against the uppercase number. Always follow with a VIES check to confirm the number is currently active.

Poland VAT Numbers

Q: What is the Poland VAT number format?

Poland VAT numbers follow the format: PL + 10 digits. Example: PL1234567890. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

Q: What is the standard VAT rate in Poland?

The standard VAT rate in Poland is 23%. Reduced rates: 5%, 8%. Super-reduced rate: 8%.

Q: How do I validate a Poland VAT number 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 (boolean), company name, address, and current VAT rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

Q: What does VAT stand for in Poland?

VAT stands for Podatek od towarów i usług — the Poland name for Value Added Tax (VAT).

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Podatek od towarów i usług (VAT) numbers in Poland — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StateVAT — Podatek od towarów i usługPLN

VAT Number Format

Structure

PL + 10 digits

Example format

PL1234567890

Regex

^PL\d{10}$

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

Current VAT Rates

Standard

23%

Reduced

Super reduced

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

What we return for Poland

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 Poland VAT Numbers

CD Projekt SA

PL7342867148

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PL7740001454

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PL5260215088

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KGHM Polska Miedź SA

PL6920000013

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PKO Bank Polski SA

PL5250007738

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Bank Pekao SA

PL5260006841

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Check a Poland VAT Number

Enter a VAT number starting with PL to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: PL + 10 digits

Example:

Poland PL VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Poland VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required

Request

curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/PL"

Response200 OK

{
  "countryCode": "PL",
  "countryName": "Poland",
  "vatName": "Podatek od towarów i usług",
  "vatAbbr": "VAT",
  "standardRate": 23,
  "reducedRates": [
    8,
    5
  ],
  "superReducedRate": 8,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "PL + 10 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^PL\\d{10}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Poland 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('PL')
console.log(rate.standard) // PL standard VAT rate

getRate() result200 OK

{
  "country": "Poland",
  "currency": "PLN",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Podatek od towarów i usług",
  "vat_abbr": "VAT",
  "standard": 23,
  "reduced": [
    5,
    8
  ],
  "super_reduced": 8,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "PL + 10 digits",
  "pattern": "^PL\\d{10}$"
}

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Validate Poland PL VAT numbers

Requires API key

Request

curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/PL7342867148" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Response200 OK

{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "PL7342867148",
  "countryCode": "PL",
  "companyName": "CD Projekt SA",
  "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": "Poland",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Podatek od towarów i usług",
    "vatAbbr": "VAT",
    "currency": "PLN",
    "standardRate": 23,
    "reducedRates": [
      8,
      5
    ],
    "superReducedRate": 8,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "PL + 10 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^PL\\d{10}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Poland?▾

VAT numbers in Poland follow the format: PL + 10 digits. Example: PL1234567890. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Poland?▾

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

^PL\d{10}$

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 VAT rate in Poland?▾

The standard VAT rate in Poland is 23%. Reduced rates: 5%, 8%. Super-reduced rate: 8%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

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

What does VAT stand for in Poland?▾

VAT stands for Podatek od towarów i usług — the Poland name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Poland invoices and tax documents.

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