Validate_FI::vatNumber
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Validate_FI::vatNumber

Validate_FI::vatNumber() – Validate Finnish Value Added Tax number (ALV-numero)

Synopsis

require_once 'Validate/FI.php';

bool Validate_FI::vatNumber ( string $number )

Description

Validate Finnish Value Added Tax number (ALV-numero). Format: FIXXXXXXXX.

The Finnish VAT number (ALV-numero) is maximum of 14 digits and is generated from Business ID.

Parameter

string $number

VAT number to be validated

Return value

boolean - true if VAT number is valid, false otherwise

Example

Using vatNumber()

<?php
// Include the package
require_once 'Validate/FI.php';

$vatNumber = 'FI15728600';
if ( Validate_FI::vatNumber($vatNumber) ) {
    print 'Valid';
} else {
    print 'Not valid!';
}
?>
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