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MTDfVAT vs VATlayer

MTDfVAT

mtdfvat.co.uk

VATlayer

vatlayer.com

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FigureMTDfVATVATlayer
Price from£5.75/mo$9.99/mo
Free plan—Yes
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
WebYesYes
WindowsYes—
macOSYes—
API—Yes
Plans published28
Spec score · VAT Software7.6 (#14)8.4 (#3)
HeadquartersLeamington Spa, United KingdomVienna, Austria
Intended usersThe Company version is for limited companies, partnerships and LLPs, while the Individual version is for individuals and sole traders.VATlayer describes itself as a VAT automation and validation tool for individuals, businesses, and merchants buying or selling goods in and around the EU.
SecurityThe maker says the service uses UK-based cloud servers, HTTPS encryption and enforced strong-password logins.Paid plans advertise 256-bit HTTPS encryption for API data streams.
SupportThe maker advertises free email support, help guides and videos.Paid subscriptions include unlimited and prioritized technical support; Platinum Support adds account management and priority bug review.

Plans

MTDfVAT

  • MTD for VAT – Company£69 a year
  • MTD for VAT – Individual£69 a year

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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

MTDfVAT

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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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