# stdnum.mt.vat

VAT (Maltese VAT number).

The Maltese VAT registration number contains 8 digits and uses a simple weigted checksum.

    >>> validate('MT 1167-9112')
    '11679112'
    >>> validate('1167-9113')  # invalid check digits
    Traceback (most recent call last):
        ...
    InvalidChecksum: ...

stdnum.mt.vat.checksum(number)

  Calculate the checksum.

stdnum.mt.vat.compact(number)

  Convert the number to the minimal representation. This strips the number of any valid separators and removes surrounding whitespace.

stdnum.mt.vat.is_valid(number)

  Check if the number is a valid VAT number.

stdnum.mt.vat.validate(number)

  Check if the number is a valid VAT number. This checks the length, formatting and check digit.