Every company in Poland has a VAT number (NIP), but this does not mean that it is registered as a VAT payer. Transactions with companies that are not registered as VAT payers may have many negative consequences for you, so we suggest you always check whether your customer or supplier is a VAT payer. Consider also, that company which is registered as VAT payer today, could be removed from the list of VAT payers in the future.
How to check polish VAT (NIP) ID validity using government portal
Check our step-by-step guide on how to check if polish VAT (NIP) number is currently active, and company using it is a VAT payer in Poland. You can also check historical data, and possible reason of loosing VAT registration.
Go to official government website
Type the data you will search for
Choose by which criteria you will search for:
- "Numer konta" - bank account number
- "NIP" - VAT ID
- "REGON" - company ID
- "Nazwa podmiotu" - company name
Enter the VAT ID you are looking for (or another criterion)
If you want to check the historical information - you can change the search date - click "Zmień datę".
Click "Search"
This database includes information on all legal entities, civil companies and sole proprietorships (natural persons).
Evaluate response
This response means that company is active VAT payer:
More information can also be found here:
- "Status podatnika (wg stanu na dzień sprawdzenia) - Czynny" - VAT payer status (on the day of check) - "Active"
- "Numery rachunków rozliczeniowych lub imiennych rachunków w SKOK" - registered bank accounts
- "Data rejestracji jako podatnika VAT" - date of VAT registration
This response means that company is NOT active VAT payer:
More information can also be found here:
- "Status podatnika (wg stanu na dzień sprawdzenia) - Niezarejestrowany" - VAT payer status (on the day of check) - "Not registered"
- "Data rejestracija jako podatnika VAT" - VAT registration day
- "Data wykreślenia rejestracji jako podatnika VAT, Podstawa prawna wykreślenia" - Day of deregistration, legal basis od deregistration
Thats it!
Now you know how to check Polish VAT ID validity!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Checking Polish VAT Status
A Polish VAT ID is called NIP (Numer Identyfikacji Podatkowej). It is a tax identification number assigned to companies and individuals in Poland. Having a NIP number does not automatically mean that a company is registered as an active VAT payer.
Checking VAT status helps verify whether a company is officially registered as an active VAT payer. This is important before starting cooperation, accepting invoices, or making business transactions in Poland.
You can check a company's VAT status using the official Polish VAT taxpayer database. You need the company's NIP number or other identifying information to perform the search.
The easiest way is to use the company's NIP number. You can also search using a REGON number, bank account number, or company name.
"Active VAT payer" means that the company is currently registered for VAT in Poland and can generally issue invoices with VAT.
"Not registered" means that the company is not currently registered as an active VAT payer. This may happen because the company is VAT-exempt or has been removed from the VAT register.
No. Every company may have a NIP number, but not every company is registered as an active VAT payer. Some businesses operate under VAT exemption rules.
NIP is a tax identification number. VAT registration confirms that a company is registered as a VAT taxpayer.
Yes. Foreign companies can use the official Polish VAT database to verify the VAT status of Polish business partners.
Yes. The Polish VAT database allows users to check VAT status for a specific date in the past.
You can check VAT status using the official Polish government website:
https://www.podatki.gov.pl/wykaz-podatnikow-vat-wyszukiwarka
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