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Sweden VAT Numbers

Format, rates & examples

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

EU Member Statemoms — MervärdesskattSEK

VAT Number Format

Structure

SE + 10 digits + 01

Example format

SE123456789001

Regex

^SE\d{10}01$

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

Current VAT Rates

Standard

25%

Reduced

6%

Reduced

12%

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

What we return for Sweden

  • VIES validation (valid / not valid)
  • Company name & address
  • National registry ID
  • Founded date
  • Legal form
  • Industry
  • Works if VIES is down

See the full coverage table for all 27 EU member states + Northern Ireland →

Famous Sweden VAT Numbers

Spotify AB

SE556703748501

Global music streaming platform

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Klarna Bank AB

SE556737043101

Buy now, pay later fintech

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Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

SE556016068001

Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB

SE556042722001

Global fashion retailer

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Atlas Copco AB

SE556014272001

Swedish industrial tools and compressors

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AB Volvo

SE556012579001

Swedish manufacturer of trucks, buses and construction equipment

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Check a Sweden VAT Number

Enter a moms number starting with SE to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: SE + 10 digits + 01

Example:

Sweden SE VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Sweden VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/SE"
Response200 OK
{
  "countryCode": "SE",
  "countryName": "Sweden",
  "vatName": "Mervärdesskatt",
  "vatAbbr": "moms",
  "standardRate": 25,
  "reducedRates": [
    12,
    6
  ],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "SE + 10 digits + 01",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^SE\\d{10}01$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Sweden 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('SE')
console.log(rate.standard) // SE standard VAT rate
getRate() result200 OK
{
  "country": "Sweden",
  "currency": "SEK",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Mervärdesskatt",
  "vat_abbr": "moms",
  "standard": 25,
  "reduced": [
    6,
    12
  ],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "SE + 10 digits + 01",
  "pattern": "^SE\\d{10}01$"
}

View package on GitHub →

Validate Sweden SE VAT numbers

Requires API key
Request
curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/SE556703748501" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
Response200 OK
{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "SE556703748501",
  "countryCode": "SE",
  "companyName": "Spotify 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": "Sweden",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Mervärdesskatt",
    "vatAbbr": "moms",
    "currency": "SEK",
    "standardRate": 25,
    "reducedRates": [
      12,
      6
    ],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "SE + 10 digits + 01",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^SE\\d{10}01$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Sweden?▾

VAT numbers in Sweden follow the format: SE + 10 digits + 01. Example: SE123456789001. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Sweden?▾

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

^SE\d{10}01$

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 moms rate in Sweden?▾

The standard moms rate in Sweden is 25%. Reduced rates: 6%, 12%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

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

What does moms stand for in Sweden?▾

moms stands for Mervärdesskatt — the Sweden name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Sweden invoices and tax documents.

Validate Sweden VAT numbers in your app

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

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