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Comment on: Show HN: A REST API for Calculating VAT in the EU
I'm not sure we would have done it if we're realised how much of a pain it was really going to be.
🔥 Score 42.3
VATFlow: EU VAT Engine
E‑commerce developers struggle with complex, constantly changing EU VAT regulations, causing costly integration headaches. VATFlow offers a plug‑in‑ready API that automatically updates rates, handles all country‑specific rules, and streamlines compliance with a single, developer‑friendly endpoint.
Quantitative Score Breakdown
complaint frequency
1.5
growth rate
9
competition density
10.5
monetization potential
9
technical feasibility
7.5
search interest
4.8