Support EU VAT Info
Free, open-source EU VAT data for developers, businesses, and AI agents. Keep it running with a donation.
GET https://vat.businesspress.io/api/x402/donate
How it works:
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1
Agent sends
GETrequest to the donate endpoint -
2
Server returns
HTTP 402with payment requirements -
3
Agent signs USDC payment & retries with
PAYMENT-SIGNATURE - 4 Payment verified, settled, and thank-you returned
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Test x402 Connection
Verify the x402 payment endpoint is responding correctly. This sends a request without a payment signature — you should see an HTTP 402 response with payment requirements.
curl -i https://vat.businesspress.io/api/x402/donate
Premium API Endpoints (x402)
These endpoints provide enriched data via x402 micropayments. All core data remains free via our public API.
Donate $0.10 to support EU VAT Info — a free, open-source EU VAT data platform
GET /api/x402/donate
Premium VAT rates data with extended metadata, update timestamps, and rate change history
GET /api/x402/premium/vat-rates
Premium country VAT data with compliance guide, calculator context, and full rate history
GET /api/x402/premium/country/{slug}
Machine-Readable Discovery
AI agents can discover all paid endpoints and pricing programmatically:
GET https://vat.businesspress.io/api/x402/info
What Your Donation Supports
Daily Data Updates
Automated daily syncs from the European Commission and national tax authorities keep all 27 countries up-to-date.
Server & Infrastructure
Hosting, SSL certificates, CDN, and database costs to serve fast responses to users and agents worldwide.
API & MCP Server
Free JSON API and MCP server enabling AI agents (Claude, Copilot, Cursor) to access live EU VAT data.
24 Language Translations
Professional translations via DeepL for all 24 official EU languages, ensuring accessibility across the Union.
VIES Validation
Free VAT number validation against the official EU VIES database with smart caching and fuzzy matching.
Open Source Development
Continued development of new features, bug fixes, and community contributions on GitHub.
About x402 Protocol
x402 is an open, neutral standard for internet-native payments. It uses the HTTP 402 Payment Required status code to enable frictionless, programmatic payments — perfect for AI agents and automated systems.
$0
Protocol Fees
0
Accounts Required
USDC
Stablecoin Payments
Base
Network (L2)
Every contribution makes a difference
Whether you're a developer, business, or AI agent — thank you for supporting free EU VAT data.