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IRIS VAT Filer vs VATlayer

IRIS VAT Filer

iris.co.uk

VATlayer

vatlayer.com

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FigureIRIS VAT FilerVATlayer
Price from—$9.99/mo
Free plan—Yes
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYes—
APIYesYes
Plans published18
Spec score · VAT Software8.0 (#7)8.4 (#3)
CompanyIRIS says accountant David Guest founded the company in 1978 to make tax compliance easier for fellow accountants.VATlayer is built and maintained by APILayer, which its about page describes as a technology company based in Vienna, Austria.
IntegrationsThe product page lists integration with IRIS OpenSpace for client communication and approval, and IRIS Practice Management for tracking submissions with Job Profiles.The maker presents the API as integrable anywhere through HTTP URL requests and does not publish named plug-in integrations on its product pages.
Intended usersThe standalone VAT Filer is available to new corporates and practices.VATlayer describes itself as a VAT automation and validation tool for individuals, businesses, and merchants buying or selling goods in and around the EU.

Plans

IRIS VAT Filer

  • IRIS Standalone VAT FilerPriced on request

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VATlayer

  • FreeFree
  • Free PlanFree
  • Basic$9.99 a month
  • Basic Plan$9.99 a month
  • Professional$29.99 a month
  • Professional Plan$29.99 a month
  • Enterprise$99.99 a month
  • Enterprise Plan$99.99 a month

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In their own words

IRIS VAT Filer

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VATlayer

VATlayer is a REST-based JSON API for checking EU VAT numbers, finding VAT rates, and calculating VAT-compliant prices. Its validation endpoint can return company information for a VAT number. The rate endpoint identifies a country from a two-letter code, a supplied IP address, or the client IP address. Price calculations can also work backward from an amount that already includes VAT. VAT information covers 28 EU member states and draws on multiple data sources, including European Commission databases. Results are provided in real time, with an average response time around 0.50 seconds. The API reports uptime around 99.9%, though public uptime statistics are not offered. The Free plan allows 100 requests per month for non-commercial use with limited functionality. Paid plans start at $9.99/mo and include commercial use. Usage notices arrive by email and dashboard at 75%, 90%, and 100% of the monthly allowance; overage fees apply after it is reached. Paid customers can access the API using 256-bit HTTPS encryption.

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