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EU VAT Info

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Changelog

All notable changes to EU VAT Info are documented here, newest first.

Las notas de la versión se publican en inglés.

  1. v5.0.2

    Every language and popular calculations in search

    Añadido

    • Every language is open to search engines — translated pages in all 24 languages can now appear in Google, each linked to its translations. Pages that are still English-only point search engines to their English version.
    • Popular calculations can be found in search — VAT on the top amounts, from €100 to €10,000, at each country's standard rate now has its own page in every language. Other amounts still work and can be shared, but stay out of search results.

    Mejorado

    • Tidier calculation links — addresses such as /vat-calculation/germany/1000.00/19.00/exclude now redirect to /vat-calculation/germany/1000/19/exclude, and the share button builds the short form directly.
    • A fuller site map for search engines — the top calculation pages and the MCP server page are listed, and each page is listed in exactly the languages it is translated into.

  2. v5.0.1

    A more polished site and better AI connections

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    • A public design system — the design system reference shows every colour, type style, component and page pattern the site is built from, with code you can copy. The same tokens download as a Design Tokens file and the full guide reads as Markdown, so AI coding agents can build with it too.

    Mejorado

    • A clearer MCP server page — step-by-step setup for Claude, Claude Code, VS Code and Cursor, a live request tester and a plain description of every tool, in all 24 languages.
    • A sixth MCP tool — AI assistants can now list recorded and upcoming VAT rate changes, and every tool returns structured results that newer clients read directly.
    • Easier for AI assistants to find and use — llms.txt, the API catalog, the MCP server card and the agent skill guides now point to the current API, its OpenAPI description and every tool.
    • Richer search results — the VAT calculator, the API documentation and the MCP server page now describe themselves to search engines.
    • One consistent look on every page — rate histories, yearly and upcoming VAT changes, category comparisons, scenario guides, the dataset, the API documentation, the donate page, the Chrome extension page and the privacy policy now share the same layout, icons and number formats as the rest of the site.
    • Calmer, more consistent wording — menus, headings and buttons use sentence case throughout, and rates read 19% instead of 19.00%.
    • Better on phones — the rates table on the home page fits the screen with each country's reduced rates underneath, and the end of every page scrolls clear of the tab bar.
    • A more useful site map — pages and developer resources sit in two balanced columns, and link arrows no longer wrap onto a line of their own.

    Corregido

    • The site map showed stray code next to each country flag.
    • Links to the privacy policy in the site's machine-readable settings pointed to a page that does not exist.
    • The "On this page" links in the API documentation went nowhere, and the example request was cut off.
    • The VAT map table and the site map were labelled "EU" while also listing other European countries.
    • The header search box cut off its own label.

  3. v5.0.0

    A faster, clearer EU VAT Info

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    • A new, more professional look — a solid EU navy and gold identity with crisp, square-cornered controls, clean white cards and clear tables, so rates and totals are easier to read and feel more trustworthy.
    • Dark mode — the site follows your device's light or dark setting, and you can switch it any time from the header.
    • Instant search — press ⌘K, Ctrl K or / on any page to jump straight to a country calculator or tool.
    • Open a shared calculation in the calculator — shared result pages now reopen in the full calculator with the same amount, rate and direction.
    • Widget builder — choose a country and a vertical or horizontal layout, see a live preview and copy the embed code in one click.
    • Recent lookups — the VAT number validator remembers your latest checks on your own device, so you can re-run them with one click.
    • The previous version, preserved — the site as it looked before this redesign stays online as a read-only archive at /v1, so you can follow how EU VAT Info has evolved.

    Mejorado

    • Every page has been redesigned with one consistent, accessible look, including clearer tables, larger touch targets and visible keyboard focus.
    • The VAT calculator updates results instantly as you type and understands both 1,234.56 and 1.234,56.
    • The VAT map can be explored with a keyboard and screen reader, and every colour is backed by a ranked table.
    • The VAT number validator detects the country from the prefix and explains results in plain language, including when a member state does not publish company details.
    • Pages load faster: fonts and flags are served from our own servers and background images are three times smaller.
    • All new interface text is available in the 24 official EU languages, including page navigation on the rate history.
    • Code examples on the API and MCP pages can be scrolled with the keyboard, and their copy buttons are announced by screen readers.

    Corregido

    • Countries with more than one reduced rate, such as Austria (10% and 13%), now show every rate instead of an average.
    • Bulgaria now uses the euro.
    • A valid VAT number is no longer shown as invalid when a member state's system is temporarily unavailable.
    • Greek VAT numbers are checked with the EL prefix that VIES expects.
    • Shared calculation pages now calculate "remove VAT" comparisons correctly and show each country's own currency.
    • The embeddable widget can be placed on other websites again.
    • Fixed a security issue on the VAT number validator page.
    • Text on the donate page that was nearly invisible in light mode is readable again.

  4. v4.1.0

    Shareable calculations

    Añadido

    • Shareable calculation links — every VAT calculation gets its own unique URL. Copy and send it to your accountant, client, or colleague and they'll see the exact same breakdown — country, amount, rate, and direction all preserved.
    • Popular VAT calculations — browse ready-made VAT breakdowns for the most common amounts (€100, €500, €1,000, €5,000…) across all 27 EU countries. No typing required, just click and see.
    • This changelog — you can now track what's new without digging through anything.

    Mejorado

    • Every country's VAT calculator page now shows a clearer title and description including the exact standard rate, making it much easier to find the right page in search results.
    • The VAT rate change history page now surfaces in search results with richer information, so you can see at a glance that it covers all 27 EU countries.

  5. v4.0.0

    Accessibility & Usability

    Mejorado

    • Text on country hero images now has stronger contrast so it stays readable regardless of how dark or light the flag colours are.
    • Animations and transitions now respect your operating system's "reduce motion" preference — no more spinning or sliding if you've asked your device to keep things still.

    Corregido

    • "Skip to content" link now works correctly for keyboard and screen-reader users.
    • Navigation focus rings are clearly visible again when using the keyboard to move through the site.

  6. v3.0.0

    Trust & Transparency

    Añadido

    • Trust badges on the homepage and calculator pages: Official European Commission data, Always free, All 27 EU countries, No sign-up required — so you know exactly what you're getting.

    Corregido

    • VAT calculator pages in all 24 EU languages now correctly show translated titles and descriptions in search results, not English text.
    • Country selector dropdowns now work correctly with screen readers and other assistive technology.

  7. v2.0.0

    Homepage Refresh

    Añadido

    • New headline and introduction on the homepage — first-time visitors can now immediately understand what EU VAT Info is and what it does.

    Mejorado

    • Mobile layout across calculator pages — better spacing, larger tap targets, and improved readability on small screens.

  8. v1.0.0

    Launch

    Añadido

    • Full support for all 24 official EU languages — the entire site adapts to your preferred language automatically.
    • VAT calculator for all 27 EU countries with standard, reduced, super-reduced, and parking rates.
    • VIES VAT number validator to verify EU business VAT registrations instantly.
    • Interactive Europe map showing current VAT rates at a glance.
    • VAT rate change history going back to 2000.
    • DaisyUI theme had placeholder test colors (#ff00ff, #00ff00) — replaced with brand palette
    • Country rates table heading hardcoded English — replaced with translation calls
    • FAQ accordion on country page had no ARIA attributes — added full accordion ARIA pattern