Advanced VAT Information
Verify VAT numbers, look up company information and access VAT rates for all 28 current EU member states.
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Solid Sources
Requests are processed through a system of reliable data sources, including the EU Commission itself.
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256-bit HTTPS
Ensure secure and encrypted datastreams by connecting to the API via industry-standard HTTPS.
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Interactive Documentation
Once signed up, you will be able to try out the API's features as you go through their Documentation.
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World-Class Tech Support
Our technical support team is great at giving you exactly the information that you need, when you need it.
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Extended Usage Statistics
Track your API usage on a daily or monthly basis, and receive automatic notifications if you are running low.
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Where does the API's VAT data come from?
At vatlayer we aim to provide the highest possible level of data accuracy and response speed possible. In order to achieve this for every API request, the vatlayer API relies on multiple servers and a distinct "fallback & validation" mechanism, consisting of a fairly large number of different data sources (instances), which include the European Commission's databases. If one instance fails to deliver an accurate data response (which does not even occur in 99.9% of the cases), the next highest one is assigned with the respective request. Only this way can we provide a consistent service and API living up to our customer's expectations.
How up-to-date is the data returned by the vatlayer API?
All EU VAT number validations, VAT compliant price calculations and EU VAT rates are delivered and performed in real-time. The vatlayer API's average response time is around 0.50 seconds.
What is an API request?
Pricing is based on the number of monthly API Requests offered for each individual Subscription Plan. Accessing any type of the API's EU VAT data using a valid API Access Key and one of the 4 main API endpoints counts as one "API Request".
What happens if I exceed my API Request volume?
Users will be automatically notified via e-mail and on their Account Dashboard once at least 75%, 90%, and 100% of their monthly API Request allowance has been reached. After reaching 100% of the allowance, API access will be disabled.
What is the API's uptime?
The vatlayer API's system status is being closely monitored around the clock. Since every effort is made to ensure the highest possible level of consistency, we are happy to announce that our API's uptime is at around 99.9%. At the current stage we are not offering any public statistics, but we will be happy to provide you with recent uptime reports - ask us »
What is the difference between Free and Paid Subscriptions?
The Free Plan is set out to be a "trial version" without a time limit, offering a volume of 100 monthly API requests and a slightly limited set of functionalities.
Paid Subscription Plans feature significantly higher API Request volumes, ensure secure datastreams via 256-bit HTTPS Encryption, include unlimited and prioritised technical support, and offer a variety of must-have API functionalities.
Which Subscription Plan fits my needs?
In order to test the API and to get an idea of the product, you can simply sign up for the Free Plan.
As soon as you or your application requires more than 100 API requests per month and more professional API functionality, you would be well-advised to sign up for one of the paid Subscription Plans, starting at only USD 9.99 per month, or at up to 20% Discount - if you decide to pay anually.
Which payment methods are supported?
Payments can be made via Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Diner's Club). You can change your payment method at any given time in the Payment section of your Account Dashboard.
Can I also pay yearly?
Yes. If you choose annual billing, the total price of your subscription plan will be up to 20% lower than the total amount you would pay with a monthly payment frequency.
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