ALV nro (Arvonlisäveronumero, Finnish VAT number).
The number is an 8-digit code with a weighted checksum.
>>> compact('FI- 2077474-0')
'20774740'
>>> is_valid('FI 20774740')
True
>>> is_valid('FI 20774741') # invalid check digit
False
Calculate the checksum.
Convert the number to the minimal representation. This strips the number of any valid separators and removes surrounding whitespace.
Checks to see if the number provided is a valid VAT number. This checks the length, formatting and check digit.