Look up a VAT number by name or address
You don’t need to know the VAT number to look up a company. Type a company name or address and Databakkes will find the matching VAT number, enterprise number and CBE data. Useful when you need to create an invoice and only know the company name.
VAT number format and notation
A Belgian VAT number always starts with "BE" followed by ten digits. The format is BE 0XXX.XXX.XXX or BE 1XXX.XXX.XXX. It’s the same as the enterprise number, but with "BE" in front. Not every company has an active VAT number. Only VAT-registered entities receive one. On Databakkes you can also search using the enterprise number without "BE".
More details in our guide difference between enterprise number and VAT number.
Check and validate a VAT number
Want to check if a VAT number is valid? Databakkes retrieves data directly from the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE). You can immediately see whether the company is active, its legal form and whether the VAT number is correct.
Look up a company’s VAT number
Every result can be exported as PDF or CSV. Useful when you need a company’s VAT number for your accounting, an invoice or a quote. You can also copy the number directly to your clipboard.
- VAT number and enterprise number (CBE number)
- Registered office and branch offices
- Legal form: BV, NV, VOF, COMMV, VZW, sole proprietorship
- NACE activities and sector
- VAT status: active, suspended or cancelled
Free VAT number lookup
Databakkes is free to use. No account needed, no limit on the number of searches. Basic data (VAT number, enterprise number, address, legal form, status) is available to everyone.
Frequently asked questions
How do I look up a VAT number?
Type a company name, address or enterprise number in the search bar. You’ll immediately get the VAT number along with address, legal form and activity.
Is looking up a VAT number free?
Yes. Basic data (VAT number, enterprise number, address, legal form, status) is completely free. For detailed financial analyses and historical publications, we offer a Pro subscription.
What is the difference between a VAT number and an enterprise number?
The enterprise number is the unique 10-digit identification number. The VAT number is the same number with the BE prefix, and is only assigned to VAT-registered enterprises.
How do I recognize a Belgian VAT number?
A Belgian VAT number always starts with BE, followed by ten digits (BE0XXX.XXX.XXX or BE1XXX.XXX.XXX).
Can I also look up a Dutch or French VAT number?
Databakkes focuses on Belgian company data. For EU VAT numbers, use the VIES checker.