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Spec score 8.3 #11 of 105 in Tax Compliance Software

Spec sheet

What it does
Sovos VAT solutions automate global VAT compliance, including calculations, reporting, e-invoicing and filings.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
Intended users
Sovos describes the e-commerce service as designed for online sellers, marketplaces and e-commerce businesses seeking access to the European market.Read 10 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
API
The External Partner API supports retrieving filing periods, submitting transaction data files and tracking processing from a customer's own systems.Read 10 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
Integrations
VAT Filing has connectors for common e-commerce and ERP systems, while Sovos markets SAP and other ERP integrations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
Security
Sovos states a security program aligned with ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA and eIDAS controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustcenter.sovos.com
Support
Sovos documentation lists VAT Filing Services support by email at [email protected] and gives two Professional Software Support phone numbers.Read 10 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
Founded
1979Read 28 Sep 2026 · sovos.com
Access and support
Access requires a Sovos-created account, sales onboarding and training; API or SFTP access requires contacting support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
API access
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · sovos.com
API behavior
API imports use presigned upload and download URLs that expire 10 minutes after generation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
API endpoints
The External Partner API exposes filing and transaction-import endpoints under global, US and UAT base URLs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
Audit trail
Users can review completion dates, activity logs, comments and uploaded documents for audit protection.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
Browser requirement
Sovos VAT Filing documentation lists Chrome 52+, Edge 14+, Firefox 54+ and Safari 10+ as supported browsers.Read 10 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
Company size and ownership
LinkedIn lists Sovos as privately held with 1,001–5,000 employees, headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, and owned by Hg and TA Associates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Connectors
VAT Filing supports connectors to common e-commerce and ERP systems, according to the product documentation.Read 10 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
Coverage
Sovos says its VAT Filing and Reporting software supports VAT and GST compliance across 64+ jurisdictions and all 50 US states.Read 10 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
Documentation
The public documentation portal covers account administration, API keys, VAT Filing, connectors, tax determination and release notes.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
E-commerce coverage
The e-commerce service lists Union and non-Union OSS, IOSS for low-value imports, intermediary services for non-EU sellers, simplified-scheme VAT registration, return-filing management and a consolidated dashboard.Read 10 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
E-invoicing
Sovos Compliance Network supports continuous-transaction-control and e-invoicing mandates in more than 65 countries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
ERP integration
The VAT Filing and Reporting page says the software integrates with ERP systems, including SAP and other core systems.Read 10 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
Filing support level
automatedRead 20 Sep 2026 · sovos.com
Founded year
Gartner's company profile lists Sovos as founded in 2015.Read 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Licence
The product is proprietary cloud software built on Sovos's proprietary S1 platform.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: billing and cancellation
Trustpilot reviewers allege continued charges after cancellation and unresolved service problems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: complexity
Users describe the interface, troubleshooting, configuration and reporting customization as difficult or unintuitive.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Limit: support responsiveness
Reviewers report slow or unhelpful help-desk responses, difficulty getting answers and loss of phone support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Managed services
Sovos offers tax experts who prepare and submit VAT compliance work for customers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
Notable news
On October 5, 2026, Sovos announced Greek Y.PA.H.E.S. accreditation as a direct certified e-invoicing provider.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
Praise: automation and accuracy
Independent reviewers repeatedly praise automation, reliable tax compliance, accurate rates and regulatory updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Praise: integrations
Reviewers describe SAP integration as seamless and report little manual intervention after implementation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Pricing limit
The e-commerce product page gives custom pricing based on the company and its needs rather than a listed fixed price.Read 10 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
Rating on AWS Marketplace
4.2 out of 5 from 91 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Rating on Chrome Web Store
5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings for Sovos Taxport LauncherRead 15 Oct 2026 · chromewebstore.google.com
Rating on G2
4.4 out of 5 from 173 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Gartner Peer Insights
4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · gartner.com
Rating on GetApp
3.5 out of 5 from 19 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Software Advice
3.5 out of 5 from 19 ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on Trustpilot
2.2 out of 5 from 8 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Recent release
The July 2026 VAT Filing release added error-only analysis exports and fixed API import row-count reporting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
Return filing
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · sovos.com
SAF-T
SAF-T functionality generates, validates and submits Standard Audit Files for Tax where required.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
SDKs and extensibility
Sovos publishes OpenAPI references and supports API and SFTP accounts, but no public SDK or self-hosting package is stated.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
Supported tax types
VAT,GSTRead 20 Sep 2026 · sovos.com
System requirements
VAT Filing supports Chrome 52+, Edge 14+, Firefox 54+ and Safari 10+.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
Tax registration
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · sovos.com
Validation and alerts
The filing product uses validation checks, data-enhancement rules and proactive alerts to identify issues.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
VAT determination
VAT Determination applies automated VAT logic to sales, purchases and cross-border transactions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
VAT filing
VAT Filing prepares VAT returns and supports electronic submission to tax authorities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
Workflow
VAT Filing provides assignable tasks, due dates and workflow tracking for filing teams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com
Workflow features
VAT Filing includes team workflow tools, proactive alerts, validation checks, automated data enhancement rules and audit history.Read 10 Oct 2026 · docs.sovos.com

Plans and prices

Custom Price not published Custom pricing based on your company and needs Read 20 Sep 2026 · sovos.com
Custom pricing Priced on request pricing varies by company and needs · VAT/GST compliance across 64+ jurisdictions and all 50 US states Read 15 Oct 2026 · sovos.com
VAT Compliance for E-Commerce (OSS & IOSS) Priced on request Custom pricing based on your company and needs · OSS/IOSS VAT compliance Read 10 Oct 2026 · sovos.com

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