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The VAT API offers fast, reliable EU and UK VAT number validation via a simple API — ideal for automating tax checks, en

Founded year: 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Funding rounds: Not set
Total funding amount: Not set

Description

The VAT API is a fast and reliable solution for validating EU VAT numbers via a simple, developer-friendly API. Designed for businesses, SaaS platforms, and eCommerce sites operating across Europe, it automates VAT ID verification in real time—helping you stay compliant, reduce fraud, and streamline onboarding or invoicing processes.
With a focus on speed, uptime, and simplicity, The VAT API eliminates the need to manually check VAT numbers via the VIES portal. Just plug in the API and start validating VAT numbers automatically from anywhere in your system.

Key Features:
- Real-time EU VAT number validation via API
- Supports all EU member states via VIES
- JSON responses with clear status, name, and country info
- Easy integration with PHP, Python, Zapier, and more
- Lightning-fast response times and high reliability
- Free tier available for testing and low-volume use

Best for:
SaaS companies, invoicing tools, marketplaces, B2B platforms, eCommerce systems.

Use Cases:
- Automate VAT checks during user sign-up
- Validate customers before issuing reverse-charge invoices
- Prevent fraudulent or incorrect VAT numbers

Pricing:
Free tier available. Simple and affordable paid plans scale with your usage.

Compliance:
Based on official EU VIES data, always up to date.

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