What is the Slovakia VAT number regex pattern?

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

Slovakia VAT Numbers

Q: What is the Slovakia VAT number format?

Slovakia VAT numbers follow the format: SK + 10 digits. Example: SK1234567890. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

Q: What is the standard VAT rate in Slovakia?

The standard DPH rate in Slovakia is 23%. Reduced rates: 5%, 19%.

Q: How do I validate a Slovakia 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 DPH rates. Free plan available — 100 requests/month, no credit card required.

Q: What does DPH stand for in Slovakia?

DPH stands for Daň z pridanej hodnoty — the Slovakia name for Value Added Tax (VAT).

Format, rates & examples

Everything you need to know about Daň z pridanej hodnoty (DPH) numbers in Slovakia — format rules, current rates, and real company examples you can verify against VIES.

EU Member StateDPH — Daň z pridanej hodnotyEUR

VAT Number Format

Structure

SK + 10 digits

Example format

SK1234567890

Regex

^SK\d{10}$

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

Current VAT Rates

Standard

23%

Reduced

19%

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

What we return for Slovakia

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 Slovakia VAT Numbers

Orange Slovensko a.s.

SK2020310578

Slovakia's largest mobile operator

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Slovak Telekom a.s.

SK2020273893

Slovak incumbent telecom (Deutsche Telekom)

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Tatra banka a.s.

SK7020000944

Slovak bank (Raiffeisen Group)

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VÚB banka a.s.

SK7020000207

Slovak bank (Intesa Sanpaolo Group)

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Slovenská sporiteľňa a.s.

SK7020000262

Slovakia's largest bank (Erste Group)

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Slovenský plynárenský priemysel a.s.

SK2020259802

Slovakia's largest gas utility (SPP)

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Check a Slovakia VAT Number

Enter a DPH number starting with SK to verify it against the official VIES database.

Format: SK + 10 digits

Example:

Slovakia SK VAT — rates & validation via API

Get Slovakia VAT rates via API — free, no key

No API key required

Request

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

Response200 OK

{
  "countryCode": "SK",
  "countryName": "Slovakia",
  "vatName": "Daň z pridanej hodnoty",
  "vatAbbr": "DPH",
  "standardRate": 23,
  "reducedRates": [
    19,
    5
  ],
  "superReducedRate": null,
  "parkingRate": null,
  "vatNumberFormat": "SK + 10 digits",
  "vatNumberPattern": "^SK\\d{10}$",
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-12"
}

View full rates API reference →

Get Slovakia 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('SK')
console.log(rate.standard) // SK standard VAT rate

getRate() result200 OK

{
  "country": "Slovakia",
  "currency": "EUR",
  "eu_member": true,
  "vat_name": "Daň z pridanej hodnoty",
  "vat_abbr": "DPH",
  "standard": 23,
  "reduced": [
    5,
    19
  ],
  "super_reduced": null,
  "parking": null,
  "format": "SK + 10 digits",
  "pattern": "^SK\\d{10}$"
}

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Validate Slovakia SK VAT numbers

Requires API key

Request

curl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/SK2020310578" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Response200 OK

{
  "valid": true,
  "vatId": "SK2020310578",
  "countryCode": "SK",
  "companyName": "Orange Slovensko a.s.",
  "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": "Slovakia",
  "countryVat": {
    "vatName": "Daň z pridanej hodnoty",
    "vatAbbr": "DPH",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "standardRate": 23,
    "reducedRates": [
      19,
      5
    ],
    "superReducedRate": null,
    "parkingRate": null,
    "vatNumberFormat": "SK + 10 digits",
    "vatNumberPattern": "^SK\\d{10}$",
    "countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-05-12"
  },
  "consultationNumber": null
}

View full API response schema →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT number format in Slovakia?▾

VAT numbers in Slovakia follow the format: SK + 10 digits. Example: SK1234567890. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive — lowercase input is automatically normalised.

What is the VAT number regex pattern in Slovakia?▾

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

^SK\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 DPH rate in Slovakia?▾

The standard DPH rate in Slovakia is 23%. Reduced rates: 5%, 19%. Rates are sourced from the EU Commission TEDB and updated daily.

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

What does DPH stand for in Slovakia?▾

DPH stands for Daň z pridanej hodnoty — the Slovakia name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Slovakia invoices and tax documents.

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