Cyprus VAT Number: Format and How to Get One

What is a Cyprus VAT number?

A Cyprus VAT number is a unique identifier issued by the Cyprus Tax Department to every VAT-registered business. It must appear on every VAT invoice you issue. It is the number your EU business customers use to verify your VAT status before applying reverse charge. Without a valid VAT number on your invoice your customer cannot apply reverse charge and may need to pay VAT themselves — or refuse to accept the invoice.

Cyprus VAT number format

Every Cyprus VAT number consists of CY followed by 8 digits and one check letter — for example CY12345678X. The total length is always 11 characters. The CY prefix identifies the number as a Cyprus VAT registration. This format is used for EU VIES verification and must be used exactly as issued — do not truncate it or remove the CY prefix when putting it on invoices.

How to get a Cyprus VAT number

1. Confirm eligibility — mandatory at €15,600 taxable turnover or register voluntarily below the threshold
2. Gather required documents — certificate of incorporation, passport or ID, proof of Cyprus business address, bank account details, description of business activity
3. Log into Taxisnet and complete form TD2001 — the VAT registration application
4. Submit the application and await Tax Department review
5. Receive your CY VAT number — typically 4–6 weeks from a complete submission
6. Update all invoice templates and business documents with your new VAT number

How to verify a Cyprus VAT number on VIES

VIES — VAT Information Exchange System — is the EU's official verification tool. To check a Cyprus VAT number go to ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/vies, select Cyprus from the country dropdown and enter the number without the CY prefix. VIES will confirm whether the number is valid and currently registered. Always validate B2B customer VAT numbers on VIES before issuing a zero-rated invoice — if the number is invalid the supply defaults to B2C and you owe the VAT regardless.