VAT RATES

VAT classification EU27 — automated, accurate and always up to date

Automatically classify products and apply the correct VAT rates across the EU27 — continuously updated and delivered via API.

  • No manual VAT maintenance
  • Lower audit exposure
  • Higher product margins
  • Faster scaling across the EU27
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Trusted by companies across Europe
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eClear technology is trusted by

Biebertaler Blutegelzucht Eberlein & Kunz LUMAS Natsana niceshops Ölmühle Solling ROMONTA The Quality Group Tornado Trading Biebertaler Blutegelzucht Eberlein & Kunz LUMAS Natsana niceshops Ölmühle Solling ROMONTA The Quality Group Tornado Trading

THE CHALLENGE

VAT classification in the EU is operationally complex

VAT treatment differs not only within a country but across the EU27. A product taxed at the standard rate in one country may qualify for a reduced rate in another.

At the same time, VAT legislation changes frequently in the EU.

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Why manual approaches don’t scale

Internal teams

Possible, but expensive and difficult to scale as you expand into more markets.

Tax advisors

Strong on local expertise, but rarely operational across multiple countries. Capacity is limited and costs are high.

Always applying  standard VAT rates

Easy, but you lose margin or competitiveness against providers who classify correctly.

Underestimating compliance risk

Until an audit happens. Then corrections across multiple periods drain resources – and can put your business at risk.

VAT classification quickly becomes an operational problem – not just a tax problem.

Accuracy, up-to-date data and automation are the key to staying compliant, protecting margins and scaling across the EU27 and reducing manual effort.
HOW IT WORKS

Automated VAT classification for your entire catalog

Send product data to eClear and receive continuously updated and accurate VAT rates for every EU jurisdiction.

STEP 01

Import product data

Send your product data via API or UI file upload in just a few clicks.

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STEP 02

Products are classified

Each product receives the correct VAT classification in every EU country.

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STEP 03

Receive VAT rates

VAT rates and legal updates are maintained automatically.

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Always up to date
We track VAT legislation across all 27 EU countries.
Accurate by design

Article-level classification instead of generic country rates.

Built for compliance
Audit-ready data and a complete change history.
Built to scale
From thousands to millions of products.

TRUST & CONTROL

Built for compliance-critical workflows

Pricing, invoicing and correct tax returns all depend on accurate VAT classification. eClear’s classification system is built to be traceable and always aligned with current EU legislation — across the entire EU.
  • Designed for accuracy

    Article-level classification instead of generic rates.

  • Built for EU27

    Local VAT treatment for every country.

  • Always compliant

    Our dedicated content team tracks every regulatory change across the EU and updates everything for you.

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Full control

You decide how and how much is automated. Every automatic classification can be
overridden at any time.
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Easy integration

State-of-the-art Open API 3.0 REST API. Just a few calls and your system is connected.
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All EU countries

Local VAT treatment for every one of the 27 member states — one system for the whole of Europe.
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Maintained by experts

Review workflows and managed services provide additional control for sensitive product catalogs.

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Your compliance. Our responsibility.

We combine technology, legal expertise and operational excellence to ensure your VAT data is always accurate and up to date.

CUSTOMER STORY

eClear's VAT classification enables niceshops to correctly apply VAT across all EU countries for its large product catalogue — a task that would otherwise be complex and costly.

About niceshops

niceshops operates more than 20 e-commerce brands across 350+ localized online stores, serving customers throughout Europe. Accurate VAT classification and continuously maintained tax data are essential to support compliant cross-border operations.

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SIMPLE PRICING

Start free. Scale when your catalog grows.

Transparent pricing. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.

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FREE

0€

per month

30-days free trial

up to 30 SKUs

  • Coverage Germany
  • AI-powered VAT classification
  • Audit trail

RECOMMENDED

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STARTER

129 €

per month

up to 500 SKUs

+ 0.15 € / additional SKU

  • Coverage Germany + 2 countries
  • All Free features
  • Custom attributes & mapping rules
  • API access (Open API 3.0)
  • Email support
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PROFESSIONAL

249 €

per month

up to 5,000 SKUs

+ 0.05 € / additional SKU

  • Coverage EU27
  • All Free & Starter features
  • Expert on demand
  • Priority support (1 business day)
  • Guided onboarding
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Need more SKUs or expert classification support?

We will create a solution tailored to your needs.

FLEXIBLE OPERATING MODELS

VAT classification that adapts to your workflow

eClear automatically classifies your products and continuously maintains the underlying tax logic across all EU markets.

Whether you want full automation, review workflows or expert support, you decide how much control you keep.

Fully automated

Product data in, VAT rates out – automatically. Ideal when speed and scalability are your priority.

With review

Automatic classification with human validation. Review, adjust and refine in an intuitive interface where more granularity is needed.

Managed service

Our experts handle classification for you. You receive a verified result without internal resources.

BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS

Integrate in hours, not months

eClear offers a REST API based on the OpenAPI 3.0 standard. With just a few API calls you can start using the full solution – without complex integration projects.
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REST API

Simple and secure

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OpenAPI 3.0

Industry standard

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Ready in hours

Not months

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GET IN TOUCH

Ready to automate VAT classification across the EU27?

Tell us about your product catalog and EU markets. Our team will show you how automated VAT classification can fit into your existing workflow.