Current VAT Rates for Every EU Country

VAT Rates API.

Get current VAT rates for EU countries including standard, reduced, and zero rates. Essential for e-commerce platforms, invoicing software, and tax compliance.

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GET/v1/vatrateslive

query

Response200 OK · sample

{
  "status": "ok",
  "error": null,
  "data": {
    "country": "DE",
    "countryName": "Germany",
    "currency": "EUR",
    "effectiveFrom": "2021-01-01",
    "rates": {
      "standard": 19,
      "reduced": 7,
      "reduced2": null,
      "superReduced": null,
      "parking": null
    },
    "exception": null
  }
}

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How it works

VAT Rates API

Get current VAT rates for EU countries including standard, reduced, and zero rates. Essential for e-commerce platforms, invoicing software, and tax compliance.

VAT rates for all 27 EU member states
Always up-to-date with latest rates
Standard, reduced, and zero rates included
Simple REST API integration

1
Send one request
A single authenticated GET with the location you care about — no SDK required.
```
GET /v1/vatrates?query=…
x-api-key: your_key
```
2
We do the aggregation
Each request pulls from multiple upstream sources and computes the derived fields for you.
3
Get clean JSON back
One structured object, typically under 200 ms — ready to render.
```
{ country, countryName, currency, … }
```

The response

Everything in a single call.

/v1/vatratesapplication/json

country"DE"

countryName"Germany"

currency"EUR"

effectiveFrom"2021-01-01"

ratesstandard, reduced, reduced2, superReduced, parking

exception—

Use cases

What developers build with it.

Real applications shipping on this endpoint today — each with the numbers that made it worth wiring up.

See every use case

E-commerce VAT Calculation

Integrate our VAT Rates API into your checkout flow. Look up the customer's country and apply the correct standard or reduced rate. Handle edge cases for digital goods and B2B sales.

Accurate VAT for all EU countriesHandle standard and reduced ratesStay compliant with EU tax law

Zero VAT errorsin customer invoices

Avoid penaltiesfrom incorrect rates

Real-timerate lookups

Invoice Generation

Look up current VAT rates when generating invoices. Include country-specific rates and proper VAT breakdown. Handle special cases like reverse charge for B2B transactions.

Compliant EU invoicesCorrect VAT breakdownHandle B2B reverse charge

100% compliantinvoices generated

Reduce auditrisk significantly

Automate VATcalculations

Start coding

Call it in your language.

Copy a working request, or install a typed SDK. Same endpoint, same key.

const res = await fetch("https://api.apiverve.com/v1/vatrates?country=DE&date=2020-07-01&postcode=35001", {
  headers: { "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY" },
});
const { data } = await res.json();
console.log(data);

Included in your key

One subscription, the whole current vat rates for every eu country stack.

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No code required

Wire it into the tools you already run.

Ready-made recipes for Zapier, Make, and n8n — trigger on an event, and the data lands where your team works.

Google Sheets

VAT Rate Lookup in Google Sheets

WhenNew row added in Google Sheets

ThenFetch VAT rates for country in row → write rates.standard, rates.reduced, and countryName back to the row

Slack

VAT Rate Lookup Bot in Slack

WhenSlack slash command with country code

ThenFetch VAT rates → post countryName, rates.standard, rates.reduced, and currency to Slack channel

Airtable

VAT Rate Enrichment in Airtable

WhenNew record created in Airtable

ThenFetch VAT rates for country field → update record with rates.standard, rates.reduced, and currency

Notion

VAT Reference Database in Notion

WhenScheduled monthly trigger

ThenFetch VAT rates for EU countries → update Notion database with countryName, rates.standard, rates.reduced, and currency

Salesforce

VAT Rate on Salesforce Opportunities

WhenNew opportunity created in Salesforce

ThenFetch VAT rates for account country → update opportunity with rates.standard and countryName

GitHub

VAT Rate Data in GitHub Issues

WhenNew issue created in GitHub

ThenFetch VAT rates for country in issue → add countryName, rates.standard, and rates.reduced as issue comment

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Learn

Understand the data behind the API.

Understanding EU VAT

A guide to Value Added Tax in the European Union.

OSS and MOSS VAT Compliance

How to comply with EU VAT rules for digital services.

VAT Compliance for E-commerce

Practical guide to handling VAT in online stores.

Questions about the API

Which countries are covered?

We provide VAT rates for all 27 EU member states. This includes Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.

How often are VAT rates updated?

We monitor official EU sources and update rates within 24 hours of any changes. VAT rates change infrequently (typically announced months in advance), but when they do, we update immediately.

What is the difference between standard and reduced rates?

Standard rate is the default VAT applied to most goods and services. Reduced rates apply to specific categories like food, books, or medical supplies. Some countries also have super-reduced rates (close to zero) for essential items.

Do you support MOSS/OSS compliance?

Yes! Our API provides the VAT rates needed for MOSS (Mini One-Stop Shop) and OSS (One-Stop Shop) compliance when selling digital services to EU consumers. Look up the customer's country to apply the correct rate.

Can I get all EU VAT rates in one request?

Yes! Make a request without specifying a country to get VAT rates for all EU member states. This is useful for caching rates locally or building a comprehensive pricing table.

How do I handle B2B sales with VAT exemption?

For B2B sales where the buyer has a valid VAT ID, you can apply a 0% rate under the reverse charge mechanism. Our bundle includes a VAT ID validation API to verify business status.

What about post-Brexit UK VAT?

The UK is no longer an EU member state. We include UK VAT rates separately for convenience, but different rules apply for UK sales. Consult with a tax advisor for UK-specific requirements.

Do you provide historical VAT rates?

Our API returns current rates by default. For historical rates (useful for invoice validation or auditing), contact us about enterprise plans with historical data access.