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    How to look up a VAT number in Bulgaria

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: EU VIES

    How do I look up and validate a VAT number in Bulgaria?

    Validate a Bulgaria VAT number for free using the EU VIES service at https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/. VIES returns "valid" plus the legal name and address on file. Cross-check the same entity in Търговски регистър (Commercial Register) for the underlying registration number.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open the EU VIES portal

      Go to https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/. VIES is the European Commission's official VAT verification service.

      https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/
    2. 2

      Select Bulgaria as the member state

      Choose the country code, then enter the VAT number without the country prefix.

    3. 3

      Read the response

      A "valid" response with legal name and address means the VAT number is genuinely registered. "Invalid" means it is not, or the trader has been de-registered.

    4. 4

      Cross-check in Търговски регистър (Commercial Register)

      For the underlying company registration number and status, search the same entity in Търговски регистър (Commercial Register) at https://portal.registryagency.bg.

      https://portal.registryagency.bg
    5. 5

      Save the timestamp

      Keep the VIES timestamp for your records — this is the evidence tax authorities accept for reverse-charge invoicing.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is checking a Bulgaria VAT number free?

    Yes — the EU VIES service at https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/ is free, official, and does not require registration.

    What does an invalid VIES response mean for a Bulgaria VAT number?

    It means the VAT number is not currently registered for intra-EU trade — either it was never valid, was de-registered, or is only registered for domestic transactions.

    Can I look up a Bulgaria VAT number from a company name?

    VIES doesn't support name search. Use Търговски регистър (Commercial Register) (https://portal.registryagency.bg) to find the company's VAT number by name, then validate it on VIES.

    People also ask about look up and validate a VAT number in Bulgaria

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Bulgaria company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the Търговски регистър (Commercial Register) are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Bulgaria business registry?

    The Търговски регистър (Commercial Register) is the official public register of companies incorporated in Bulgaria. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/.

    How do I check if a Bulgaria VAT number is valid?

    Use the EU VIES service (ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies/) or the Търговски регистър (Commercial Register). Enter the VAT number without spaces and pick Bulgaria from the country dropdown. A valid number returns the registered trading name and address; an invalid one returns "not valid".

    What does a Bulgaria VAT number look like?

    A Bulgaria VAT number always begins with the country's ISO code and is followed by the national numeric identifier. The exact length and check-digit rule depends on the country — see the format examples in the step-by-step above.

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