VAT (Maltese VAT number).
The Maltese VAT registration number contains 8 digits and uses a simple weigted checksum.
>>> compact('MT 1167-9112')
'11679112'
>>> is_valid('1167-9112')
True
>>> is_valid('1167-9113') # invalid check digits
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.