Yes: MT12826209 returned valid:true from VIES at the time of this check and resolved to GO p.l.c.

What does VAT stand for?

VAT is short for Numru tal-VAT (Value Added Tax). It is the local name for Malta's VAT identification number.

vatverify queries VIES directly for every validation. Valid responses are cached for 30 days; invalid responses are cached for 24 hours. The "Re-check now" button bypasses the cache and forces a fresh registry call.

Can I integrate this in my own code?

Yes. POST /v1/validate with {"vat_number":"MT12826209"} and an Authorization Bearer header. Free plan: 500 validations per month, no credit card.

MT12826209

GO p.l.c

MaltaVerified against VIES

Valid at query time

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Validation result

VAT number: MT12826209
Company: GO p.l.c
Address: Go plc Triq Hal Tarxien ZTN3000 Zejtun
Country: Malta
Registry: VIES
VAT format: MT + 8 digits
Local name: VAT — Value Added Tax

Reproduce this check

curl -X POST "https://api.vatverify.dev/v1/validate" \  -H "Authorization: Bearer $VATVERIFY_KEY" \  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \  -d '{"vat_number":"MT12826209"}'

Raw API response

{
  "data": {
    "valid": true,
    "vat_number": "MT12826209",
    "country": {
      "code": "MT",
      "name": "Malta",
      "vat": {
        "name": "Taxxa fuq il-Valur Miżjud",
        "abbreviation": "TVM",
        "currency": "EUR",
        "standard_rate": 18,
        "reduced_rates": [
          5,
          7
        ],
        "super_reduced_rate": null,
        "parking_rate": null,
        "number_format": "MT + 8 digits",
        "number_pattern": "^MT\\d{8}$",
        "updated_at": "2026-04-01"
      }
    },
    "company": {
      "name": "GO p.l.c",
      "address": "Go plc\nTriq\nHal Tarxien\nZTN3000\nZejtun"
    },
    "verify_id": null,
    "verified_at": "2026-04-26T08:09:10.470Z"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "019dd537-515d-7777-8ad3-232ecdd0892b",
    "latency_ms": 520,
    "cached": true,
    "source": "vies",
    "source_status": "cached",
    "cached_at": "2026-04-26T08:09:10.470Z",
    "stale_seconds": 207715
  }
}

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Frequently asked

Is MT12826209 valid?: Yes: MT12826209 returned valid:true from VIES at the time of this check and resolved to GO p.l.c.
What does VAT stand for?: VAT is short for Numru tal-VAT (Value Added Tax). It is the local name for Malta's VAT identification number.
How is this checked?: vatverify queries VIES directly for every validation. Valid responses are cached for 30 days; invalid responses are cached for 24 hours. The "Re-check now" button bypasses the cache and forces a fresh registry call.
Can I integrate this in my own code?: Yes. POST /v1/validate with {"vat_number":"MT12826209"} and an Authorization Bearer header. Free plan: 500 validations per month, no credit card.

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