vatlayer

API

Real-time VAT number validation & global tax rate API

Overview

vatlayer provides RESTful endpoints for real-time VAT number validation and global tax rate lookup. Key endpoints include /validate (checks VAT ID validity, returns country code, company name, address) and /rate (retrieves standard/reduced VAT rates by country/region). Responses are in JSON format. Ideal for e-commerce platforms verifying customer VAT IDs for tax exemptions, accounting tools automating compliance checks, and businesses ensuring accurate tax calculations across EU and global markets. Supports over 190 countries and integrates with most programming languages.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://vatlayer.com/documentation')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
Real-time VAT validation
Global tax rate lookup
EU VAT compliance support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is vatlayer free to use?

Yes, vatlayer offers a free tier with up to 100 monthly requests for basic VAT validation. Paid plans unlock higher request limits and advanced features like bulk validation.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes, all requests to vatlayer require an API key. You can get one by signing up for a free or paid account on their platform.

? What is the response format?

vatlayer returns all responses in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to parse across programming languages.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Data Validation

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy integration with any tech stack
⊕ Accurate real-time data from trusted sources
⊕ Scalable pricing tiers (free to enterprise)
⊕ Detailed validation results (company name, address)
⊕ Covers EU and global VAT rates

Cons

⊖ Free tier has strict rate limits
⊖ Advanced features require paid plans
⊖ Focused solely on VAT (no other tax types)