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!';
}
?>