Croatia VAT Number Format (HR12345678901)
Porez na dodanu vrijednost (PDV) number structure, regex & verified examples
Everything you need to know about Porez na dodanu vrijednost (PDV) numbers in Croatia โ they follow the pattern HR + 11 digits (e.g. HR12345678901), and can be verified against VIES. For the rates themselves, see Croatia VAT rates and their history. Building a check into your app? See the Croatia VAT API.
VAT Number Format
Structure
HR + 11 digitsExample format
HR12345678901Regex
^HR\d{11}$VAT numbers are not case-sensitive โ lowercase input is automatically normalised.
More on Croatia
- Croatia VAT rates and historyCurrent standard and reduced rates, and every past change.
- Croatia VAT validation APIEndpoint, response fields and code samples for this country.
- Croatia Reverse charge rulesWhen to zero-rate a cross-border B2B invoice, and what to write on it.
- Croatia VIES uptimeAvailability of this country in the Commission database, sampled continuously.
What we return for Croatia
- VIES validation (valid / not valid)
- Company name & address
- National registry ID
- Founded date
- Legal form
- Industry
- Works if VIES is down
See the full coverage table for all 27 EU member states + Northern Ireland โ
Famous Croatia VAT Numbers
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HP d.d. (Hrvatska poลกta)
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Check a Croatia VAT Number
Enter a PDV number starting with HR to verify it against the official VIES database.
Format: HR + 11 digits
Validate a Croatia HR VAT number via API
Get Croatia VAT rates via API โ free, no key
No API key requiredcurl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/rates/HR"
{
"countryCode": "HR",
"countryName": "Croatia",
"vatName": "Porez na dodanu vrijednost",
"vatAbbr": "PDV",
"standardRate": 25,
"reducedRates": [
13,
5
],
"superReducedRate": null,
"parkingRate": null,
"vatNumberFormat": "HR + 11 digits",
"vatNumberPattern": "^HR\\d{11}$",
"updatedAt": "2026-08-13"
}Get Croatia VAT rates via package โ offline, no HTTP
eu-vat-rates-data# npm install eu-vat-rates-data
import { getRate } from 'eu-vat-rates-data'
const rate = getRate('HR')
console.log(rate.standard) // HR standard VAT rate{
"country": "Croatia",
"currency": "EUR",
"eu_member": true,
"vat_name": "Porez na dodanu vrijednost",
"vat_abbr": "PDV",
"standard": 25,
"reduced": [
5,
13
],
"super_reduced": null,
"parking": null,
"format": "HR + 11 digits",
"pattern": "^HR\\d{11}$"
}Validate Croatia HR VAT numbers
Requires API keycurl "https://api.vatnode.dev/v1/vat/HR81793146560" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
{
"valid": true,
"vatId": "HR81793146560",
"countryCode": "HR",
"companyName": "Hrvatski Telekom d.d.",
"companyAddress": null,
"companyRegistrationDate": null,
"companyForm": null,
"industryDescription": null,
"registryCode": null,
"registryCodeName": null,
"verifiedAt": "2026-04-25T12:00:00.000Z",
"checkId": "019dc41e-d64d-7255-8ed7-cf5443103cd8",
"countryName": "Croatia",
"countryVat": {
"vatName": "Porez na dodanu vrijednost",
"vatAbbr": "PDV",
"currency": "EUR",
"standardRate": 25,
"reducedRates": [
13,
5
],
"superReducedRate": null,
"parkingRate": null,
"vatNumberFormat": "HR + 11 digits",
"vatNumberPattern": "^HR\\d{11}$",
"countryVatUpdatedAt": "2026-08-13"
},
"consultationNumber": null
}Frequently Asked Questions
What is the VAT number format in Croatia?โพ
VAT numbers in Croatia follow the format: HR + 11 digits. Example: HR12345678901. VAT numbers are not case-sensitive โ lowercase input is automatically normalised.
What is the VAT number regex pattern in Croatia?โพ
Use this regular expression to validate VAT numbers in Croatia PDV number format locally:
^HR\d{11}$Test against the uppercase number. Format validation catches typos locally โ always follow with a VIES check to confirm the number is active.
How do I validate a VAT number in Croatia programmatically?โพ
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 PDV rates. Free plan available โ 100 requests/month, no credit card required.
What does PDV stand for in Croatia?โพ
PDV stands for Porez na dodanu vrijednost โ the Croatian name for Value Added Tax (VAT). It appears on Croatian invoices and tax documents.
VAT Number Formats for Other EU Countries
Validate Croatia VAT numbers in your app
Use the vatnode API to automate PDV validation in your invoicing or checkout flow. Free plan available, no credit card required.