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Checking a Norwegian company's VAT registration

A Norwegian company becomes liable for VAT by registering with the Norwegian Tax Administration. On registration it is assigned a VAT number (MVA-nummer) in the form EE followed by eight to ten digits. That number is the only reliable way to confirm a partner really accounts for VAT.

The check runs against VIES (the VAT Information Exchange System) operated by the European Commission. It returns the current registration status across the whole EU, so a foreign supplier is verified exactly the same way.

What you can enter

  • Company ID — nine digits. We find the company in the register and check whether it is VAT registered.
  • VAT number (MVA-nummer) — for example NO999999999MVA. The nine digits are the organisation number.
  • Company name — we return the matches and you pick the right company.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check whether a company is registered for VAT?
Enter the company's organisation number, VAT number or name in the search above. We read the VAT registration from the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities, which states whether the entity is in the VAT Register and from which date.
Is there a public list of VAT payers in Norway?
The Norwegian Norwegian Tax Administration maintains the register of VAT-liable persons and publishes a lookup in its e-services. To check one specific company it is faster to enter its company ID or VAT number — you get an answer immediately, without searching a whole list.
What is the difference between a company ID and a VAT number?
The organisation number is the nine-digit number the register assigns to every entity when it is registered. The VAT number is the same nine digits with MVA after them, and it is only issued once VAT-liable turnover passes NOK 50,000 in twelve months. Every entity therefore has an organisation number; not every entity is VAT registered.
Why does a partner's VAT number matter?
If a supplier puts a VAT number on an invoice while not being VAT-registered, it can cause problems when deducting input VAT. Checking the registration against the register is a routine part of vetting a new business partner.